An Update about Artificial Sweeteners
One of the things I recommend in my Sugar Buster Program is to remove all artificial sweeteners. From time to time I bring you the latest updates about nutrition news and I thought a refresher on artifical sweeteners would be good. This comes from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, […]
Seven Ways to Cut Calories without Depriviation
Hello Are you about ready to get your eating back in control? Today I decided it is time to focus on health first! So here are a few tips I am going to use in the next week to maintain a healthy low glycemic lifestyle Munch on Popcorn Instead of Chips Pour a bowl of […]
Tuesday Nutrition Topic – Nutrition Makeover with Meals in Minutes Cookbook
[youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lal12hPUnc”] Are you ready for a nutrition makeover? Usually at this time of the year we are craving to get back in control of our eating. In my work with clients I know “baby steps” are the solution to getting back on track. One important step is to prepare more home-cooked meals. If you are […]
It Snowed in Southern California Yesterday
Last night I was driving on the 5 Freeway going to the Laguna Hills Mall and suddenly I see white stuff all over the road and it is snowing! I kid you not! I took a photo while I was driving (not exactly recommended while you drive but no none would believe me otherwise) . […]
Is High Tech and Low Touch better?
Change is happening so fast everywhere! I had a specific experience of it this week. This week I did an online test as part of my Institute for Integrative Nutrition course. I have never done a TIMED ONLINE test before . (I know that shows my age as a baby boomer, since my 18 year […]
Tuesday Nutrition Topic – Is Coffee Good For You?
Probably one of the most common questions I am asked is about COFFEE! I thought I would go to the book Integrative Nutrition to find an answer. Basically coffee is a drug in a mug and The Integrative Nutrition book says if you are drinking more than 2 cups a day you probably have an addiction. In […]
Slow Food in the Slow Cooker
I like the concept of thinking about SLOW FOOD as a better option to FAST FOODS. Slow foods do not raise your blood sugar as quickly as fast foods and sustain your energy longer. I use the SLOW COOKER and I love it. Here is a great low glycemic slow cooker recipe that my whole family […]
Core Strength Boot Camp Made Easy
Today at Boot Camp we did a series of ten core strength exercises that required no machines or equipment. Just an area to work out and a timer to set the minute intervals. I am going to make a video of each of these ten exercises so you know how to do them and you […]
Black Friday Meaning
Hi Everyone!!! Happy BLACK FRIDAY! My sister in Australia thought we were celebrating some kind of post Halloween event with the BLACK theme! I have to tell you my take on it all is it is a dark day when we focus on commercialism straight after a wonderful celebration of gratitude. I personally avoid thinking […]