Emma Olliff

Melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer can be seeded in childhood as kids spend a lot of time outdoors under the harsh sun, playing games or swimming. Minimize sun damage by applying a sunscreen of SPF 30 to exposed body. Reapply every 2-3 hrs and wear dark, dense clothing. Follow this for 2 weeks so that kids make it a habit.

This may be occurring due to thyroid dysfunction, which directly affects your metabolism. Signs of an under active thyroid includes depression, constipation, hair loss and exhaustion. Include Omega 3 rich foods like walnuts, chia seeds and salmon. Also eat foods rich in Vitamin B, Iodine (Cod Fish), Selenium Brazil Nuts), Iron and Vitamin C.

Counting calories is not always the best option to achieve that fabulous beach body! Eat whole foods and eat only when you're hungry. Increase intake of lean proteins and greens. Avoid starchy foods. Stay hydrated, get ample rest to balance out those hormone levels. Stay active and Include 20-30 minutes of physical activity everyday and never skip meals.

Nut Butters rich in protein, vitamins and minerals - peanut butter, cashew butter, walnut butter and almond butter. Seed Butters - sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter and sesame seed butter aka tahini. To make: 1 cup nuts or seeds of your choice and add a pinch of sea salt. Blend in a high speed blender with nut grinder attachment and blend until smooth.

Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves nutrients in food, creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics and breaks the food down to a more digestible form.

1. Regular milk for organic milk. 2. Bananas for blueberries. 3. Diet drinks for sparkling water. 4. Nuts for seeds. 5. Coffee for green tea. 6. Low fat yogurt for plain yogurt. 7. Milk chocolate for organic dark chocolate. 8. Fruit smoothies for green smoothies. 9. Sweeteners for stevia. 10. Table salt for colored salt. Make these swaps and feel the difference.

Turmeric is a wonder herb that not many consume. It has high amounts of curcumin, a compound that has studies to support its effectiveness against cystic fibrosis, cancer prevention, prostate cancer, childhood leukemia, crohn's disease and Alzheimer's. Turmeric also has a high amounts of vital minerals such as manganese, magnesium, calcium, vitamin c, zinc and phosphorous. A herb that should definitely make it to your everyday diet.

A superfood is any food that has super nutrient density qualities, whether it be high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, proteins, healthy fats, or a combination of all of the above. Best Superfood Toppings to add to your smoothies and diet: Maca, Raw cacao nibs or powder, Coconut, Goji berries, Bee pollen, Homemade granola, Pumpkin seeds, Spirulina, and Açaí.