The One Thing a Plant-Based Diet Can’t Give You After 40

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m a big believer in eating a whole-food, plant-focused diet. Plants provide fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and powerful compounds that help protect us from many chronic diseases. But there is one important thing that a plant-based diet alone may struggle to provide after the […]

Sluggish Metabolism? Try These 5 Simple Steps

Have you noticed that it’s getting harder to maintain your weight, your energy isn’t what it used to be, and your body seems less responsive to the healthy habits that once worked? You’re not alone. Many people assume a slowing metabolism is simply part of aging. While metabolism can naturally change over time, there are […]

Five Sugar Myths that Might Surprise You

Five sugar myths that might surprise you is designed to help you make the best decisions for your health. Despite 40 years of us being brainwashed into thinking that fat is bad, it turns out sugar—not fat—is what makes us sick and overweight. Five Sugar Myths that Might Surprise You Sugar Myth # 1 Brown […]

Weight Loss Tips

Are You Shifting to Elastic Waistband Pants?

Weight loss tips. Consider choosing 4 or 5 of these weight loss tips Choose ones that resonate with you most and implement them for 60 days. After, you can choose a few other ideas to see what works best with your lifestyle. This is a great way to become more aware of daily habits that […]

Sugar is our #1 Recreational Drug of Choice

One of my favorite snacks is frozen yogurt. I always get the fat free variety! Well…. when you look at the ingredients label and sugar content, I am  better off eating a candy bar! I thought low-fat yogurt was supposed to be good for me??? Think again……..So now the research is taking a turn and […]

Want to leap into health and longevity with me?

Amazing what people can do when they come together. I never thought I would do something like this but I have been inspired by others who are dong this. My wellness team has been working, playing and visioning. I’m ready to take my health to a whole other level I want to really add value to the world.

Dr Karen Health Talks Podcast – How to Make Fermented Foods 101

Fermented foods have a lot of health benefits. They are rich in enzymes, which help speed up digestion and absorption in our system. They are also rich in good bacteria, specifically lactobacillus acidophilus, which is an extremely beneficial flora found in the gut.

Sugar Detox Series PODCAST – PART 2

Is sugar addictive? A study published is the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests  that higher sugar, higher glycemic foods can be addictive. If you are among those whose brain chemistry and taste buds have been hijacked by the food industry (up to 70 percent of us, including 40 percent of children), then this podcast […]

How to Beat Sugar Cravings Forever

Did you know that sugar and processed foods are as addictive as heroin or cocaine? What holds most of us back — and gets in the way of success — are those cravings that seem impossible to break. Here is my twelve step program to beating sugar cravings. 1. Forget fruit juices; go for the […]