Protein cannot actually burn fat- only your body has this capability. That said, your body does burn calories during digestion –you burn more calories digesting protein than digesting carbohydrates or fat. Protein also slows emptying of the stomach, helping you feel fuller longer. The amount of lean quality protein in your diet is an important…
Three things you can do NOW to improve your health
1. Drink more water. Water is calorie free and helps to flush toxins, maintain regularity and promotes weight loss. Water lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord and keeps your skin looking vibrant and less dehydrated. 2. Eat real food. The explosion of packaged and processed “convenience” food is only matched with the…
Expose hidden inflammation
If you’ve ever experienced a sore throat, rash, hives, or a sprained ankle –you know about inflammation. The real concern is not our response to immediate injury, infection, or insult. It’s the chronic, smoldering inflammation that slowly destroys our organs and our ability to function optimally and leads to rapid aging. New research suggests that…
Fruit “truths”: a list of culprits
It’s not just ME. A perfect addendum to my Fruit “truths” discussion…..below is an excerpt of an article from Nutrition Action Newsletter. ….To me this is a positive sign that real change will happen in deceptive labeling. I vote YES! If Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy can be deceived by a dishonest fruit juice…
Fruit “truths”: the things to know
Whole fruit contains a lot of good things like vitamins, minerals and fiber. The thing to know: fruit contains a lot fructose. The vitamins, minerals and fiber slow the absorption of the sugar, but fructose is fructose. It makes sense that the sugars in juice seem more “healthy” than the sugars in soda, which is typically…
Frustrated with acne breakouts?
Statistics show that 62% of acne patients are adults, and most are women. Face? Neck? Back? perfect. Is it hormones-stress-oily skin- maybe the wrong products? Should I see a dermatologist or a nutritionist?….maybe the answer is both. More and more evidence suggests that diet does in fact impact the skin for many people. …
Feel bombarded with messages about boosting your metabolism?
…as if it were so simple. Here’s what I know: It happens to everyone. Slowing metabolism is in most cases a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Who isn’t looking for ways to slow this process and to avoid the muffin top? Unfortunately, there isn’t a…
“Pres” and “Pros” of GI Bacteria
Probiotics may help with digestion and offer protection from harmful bacteria, just as the existing “good” bacteria in your body already do. Probiotics can be found in yogurt and in supplements. Other probiotic food sources include sauerkraut, miso soup, kimchi, fermented soft cheeses (like Gouda) and even sourdough bread. Prebiotics are nondigestible carbohydrates (insoluble fiber)…
Rainbow effect
Research shows that the carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables such as leafy greens, carrots and red peppers PLUS the phytonutrients sulforaphane (think broccoli, cauliflower) and lycopene (the chemical that gives tomatoes their red color) can contribute to your “rainbow effect” of daily eating and proactively aid in improving overall health and lowering risk of all types of cancers. As summer…