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With the holidays approaching, all I can think about is all the baking I want to do. From cookies to gingerbread, to fruitcake to all things chocolate, being in the kitchen is definitely one of my favourite things about the lead up to Christmas. This year, don’t let your weight loss goals deter you from enjoying (and making) all your favorite holiday treats. Instead, try some of these substitutions and alterations and you’ll never know the difference!

Do you ever think about your adrenal glands? Probably not. But you probably should. Because those pesky pounds that don’t seem to be going anywhere with your fitness routine and healthy diet may indeed be hanging on because of adrenal related issues.

It’s easy to get off track over the holidays – lots of food, (both healthy and unhealthy), lots of eating opportunities, mixed with people you haven’t seen in a long time and someone who seems to endlessly refill your glass, even when you don’t ask for it.

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

There are certain foods that hang out in my pantry that I just can’t be without. When they are running low, or (god forbid!!), they run out, it’s time to take some serious action to get them back in stock. I’ve been known to make a special trip to the grocery store to buy just these single items if necessary. That’s how serious the action is. It’s because these foods are the key items to eating a clean diet and helping your body naturally detox itself every day.

You probably have a lot of these herbs and spices sitting in your cupboard right now.   In fact, many of them you probably cook with on a regular basis. But did you know that they are good for more than just cooking? Many herbs and spices are natural remedies for common issues such as colds, dry skin, irritated digestive systems and inflammation. To achieve the best results and get the most from the herbs, choose fresh over dried, and store properly so they are able to maintain their nutrient profile. Here’s 6 for you to start with: