Pioneer Woman at Heart

So, you know how I blogged about adding greens and adding the nuts, and "boom" my weight started coming off?  And my nails grew? Well, come to find out, I found this article on " Why Adding Copper ...." from Clean Eating.  Makes sense to me.  Maybe I was lacking the copper in my diet.   I knew my thyroid was wonky, but the more I read the more I learn. And for a twist on things.... I took one afternoon off from tomatoes (hoping they didn 't over -ripen), but jalapenos were having t heir day, thanks to someone who bought two pounds a t the Farmer's M arket.  That would be me of course.  The th ird pound came f rom my own garden.

I thought I had taken photos of my fingernails when they were peeling and short and always breaking off.  If I find it, I will post it.   Today's post is a bit different to homestea ding, but some what re lated (as to the food I've been eating). First I tried the nettle/oat straw nutritional tea infusion.  Nothing really changed on my nails.  However, in a year's time, my dentist visits have been nothing but good as far as build up.  They would say over and over, "I can't believe how well your teeth look" etc etc.  Could that be the herbal tea drinking?  Most of them have antiseptic and anti-bacterial qualities. About 12 weeks (or more) ago, I started adding more greens into our diet.  I read that folate is important to skin, nail and hair growth and health.  Well, I now get greens twice a day, and at least 3-4 times a week, not including green vegetables at dinner.  I increased the amount of broccoli, brussel sprouts and leafy ...