Turmeric-Cider Tonic: Two power house nutrients combined in a nice sipper make this tonic tasty and anti inflammatory. Apple cider vinegar helps with digestion and blood sugar stabilization (this means helps to decrease sugar cravings), turmeric has an anti-inflammatory benefit. Maybe try this at the end of a meal for a semi sweet dessert or…
Question: Are yogurt covered pretzels, nuts or fruit a better option than chocolate or candy covered? Answer: Real yogurt can’t coat anything. The yogurt coating is mostly sugar and palm kernel oil. It’s a super old gimmick that still has traction and sometimes still confuses. Try seasoned baked snacks, unsweetened dried fruit or cinnamon…
Muffin top or maybe noticing weight sort of …“moving around”? For most people a slowing metabolism is a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Don’t be fooled by sales and marketing- there isn’t a magic supplement or a special cleanse. Top of my list? Eliminate…
Reading the label is the first and most important step you can take to improve your health. Sugar can masquerade under many different names. Be on the lookout for dextrose, fructose, galactose, glucose, lactose, levulose, maltose, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, beet sugar, corn sugar, corn sweetener, high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, isomalt, maltodextrins, maple…
We are all unique. Protein requirements vary based on age, gender, size, body fat percentage, activity levels, and other factors, most people need roughly 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. That’s roughly 80 grams of protein per day for a 180-pound man (81 kilograms x 1 = 81 grams protein).…
The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods with a high GI are those which are rapidly digested and absorbed and result in significant elevations in blood sugar levels. Low-GI foods, because they…
Need more energy? Skip the sugar-add some protein. To ensure you have good energy levels throughout hectic days, consider your protein intake? Protein is very important for growth and repair, maintenance of fluid balance and to strengthen the immune system. Protein is especially important when you are sick or if you are recovering from an…
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…
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…
