Recent research studies indicate that sweets and fast foods may be as addictive as heroin. The February 2003 issue of New Scientist says, “New and potentially explosive findings on the biological effects of fast food suggest that eating yourself into obesity isn’t simply due to a lack of self-control.” Fast foods activate the dopamine center of the brain of laboratory rats in a manner similar … [Read more...] about Fast Food as Addictive as Heroin?
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Nutritional Consultation End of Year Special!
A new year is approaching. Is this the year you get serious about your health? Is your check engine light on, but you have been ignoring it? Are you tired of going to the doctor and getting another prescription? Start your new year with a personal health plan! Sometimes we need a little personal help to figure out everything that is going on with our body and how we can best support … [Read more...] about Nutritional Consultation End of Year Special!
It’s Fall and Time for Pumpkin Goodies!
It’s officially Fall! With that comes “everything pumpkin”, including some “not so good” stuff like Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (16oz. 390 calories.) I want to give you some healthy pumpkin recipes that will give you that Fall pumpkin fix, without all the junk! Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Makes about 1 1/2 cups. You can eat Chia pudding for breakfast or have it as a … [Read more...] about It’s Fall and Time for Pumpkin Goodies!
Is it Time for a Kitchen Makeover?
I have taken thousands of people through my online programs, done hundreds of personalized consultations, and answered who knows how many questions on social media over the years. The number one thing that comes up for folks is “time to shop, cook, and prepare healthy meals.” As our lives get busier and busier it seems as if cooking is being pushed further and further back from the daily … [Read more...] about Is it Time for a Kitchen Makeover?
Is this toxic fat in your food?
Sometimes it gets so confusing about what to eat. We hear this is a “super food” and then we learn the “super food” is toxic. Every day we hear another food is going to cause cancer, heart disease, make you fat, give you dementia etc. etc. What and who do you believe? What I want to share with you today is a fat that has been around for decades and has permeated most of our foods that are … [Read more...] about Is this toxic fat in your food?
Eat Carbs to Lose Weight???
Eat Carbs Lose Weight??? What if I told you that you could eat potatoes, rice, and pasta and lose weight? With all the Paleo people out there I'm sure this sounds like heresy! There is a growing group of scientists that have been researching something called "resistant starch" or "RS". Never heard of resistance starch? You’re not alone. RS goes beyond dropping a few pounds as nutrition … [Read more...] about Eat Carbs to Lose Weight???
10 Quick and Healthy Snacks
Remember the “old” way we were told to lose weight? Eat breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, and dinner. The idea was to keep the blood sugar stabilized and not get hungry. We now know, if you eat the right foods for your meal, you should not be hungry for 4-5 hours. However, there are times when a “snack” is needed! If I have a snack it’s usually in the afternoon around 4 pm. I’ve gone four … [Read more...] about 10 Quick and Healthy Snacks