Diet Soda Makes You Fat
Diet soda makes you fat? Really? I grew up on diet sodas and loved that it was calorie-free but no mention that it made us fat! A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found Diet sodas raised the risk of diabetes more than sugar-sweetened sodas! Women who drank one 12-ounce diet soda […]
A Hand Juicer for Lemons
I love my lemon hand juicer. It makes it so easy to get that yummy juice out! We have a lemon tree that supplies us with loads of lemons, so the hand juicer gets a lot of use! Thank you to Meg from New Zealand for this super hand juicer To read my blog […]
Recipes of the Day – Low Glycemic Beef and Broccoli Made Easy
I made a delicious low glycemic beef and broccoli tonight and used Quinoa instead of rice. The recipe comes from the cookbook Low Glycemic Meals in Minutes and you can purchase that book here. A big secret for great taste is to grate FRESH GINGER. A photo of fresh ginger is below […]
Are Your Hidden Food Allergies Making you Sick (and fat)?
Are Your Hidden Food Allergies Making you Sick (and fat)? When I was writing a section about inflammation for my book, I felt compelled to write about my experience with food sensitivity. My husband and I had blood testing done for food sensitivity and it was amazing how many foods showed up in the RED […]
Gut Matters PART 2 – AVOID This to Optimize Your Gut Health
Approximately 80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut. Most people do not consider the gut an important factor and in building your immunity to illness. Balancing your gut microflora is an essential element of good health. A robust immune system is your number one defense against ALL disease, from the common […]
Gut Matters PART 1 – Your Gut Bacteria are Keeping You Healthy
Beneficial bacteria, better known as probiotics, along with a host of other microorganisms, are crucial to your health. For example, we now know that your gut bacteria influence your: Genetic expression Immune system Brain development, mental health, and memory Weight, and Risk of numerous chronic and acute diseases, from diabetes to cancer According to the featured […]
Do You Have a Holiday Food Hangover?
The average American gains about 1 pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to a Tufts University study. And if you’re overweight or obese, then that number can exceed 5 pounds. Even worse, “people don’t generally lose the weight they put on,” says Betty Kovacs, M.S., R.D., codirector of the New York Obesity Nutrition Research […]
Nutty Know How
Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications, according to new research from St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto. A team of researchers led by Dr. David Jenkins (University of Toronto Department of Nutritional Sciences; St. Michael’s Hospital Risk Factor Modification Centre) reports that consuming two ounces […]
Join the New Year Sugar Buster Challenge (Prizes too)
I know it is a busy time of year and lots to do AND I also know it is good to plan for your health goals. So now is actually a great time to commit to your sugar buster plan for the new year! Kick things off January 7, with the SUGAR BUSTER CHALLENGE This […]