Health & Nutrition

Put down that Chocolate bunny and step away!

Put down that Chocolate bunny and step away!

PUT DOWN THAT CHOCOLATE BUNNY AND STEP AWAY!

Is it time to admit you have had ENOUGH chocolate eggs, bunnies and chicks? For many people, the sugar roller coaster has made for a very long weekend. 

Sugar can be very hard on our bodies, in many ways. There are studies which report the average American consumes well over 100 pounds of sugar per year!!! Aside from our regular daily intake, holiday weekends like this don't help with our healthy eating plans. If you need some convincing to toss the rest of that chocolate away, here's just a few tidbits on sugar. 

  1. Our blood sugar levels need to remain fairly constant for our livers and other organs to function properly. When we eat refined sugars(sweets, candy, white sugar), it will raise blood sugar levels and help us to feel good. The liver and pancreas will try to decrease the sugar to a safer level, then this resultant drop in blood sugar results in a craving for even more sweets. Its a cycle, and a bad one. 

What are Healthy Fats?

What are Healthy Fats?

WHAT ARE HEALTHY FATS?

Have you been hearing lots lately that fats are good for you? Well, it's true! Kind of. Let me explain. 

When we say the word fat- many people immediately think of all the yucky foods that make us fat, and put on a couple of  inches on our hips. Because fat has gotten a bad name, there are all kinds of low fat diets and word has spread that we should all reduce our fat intake.  But that's not necessarily the case. There are many different kinds of fats, from all different foods and SOME of them are healthy- and in fact, necessary for our bodies to stay healthy such as Fatty Acids- you have probably heard that Omega 3 Fats are healthy (its true). So, avoiding fats of all kinds is not a good solution to health, or weight loss. 

When you hear about fats such as soluble, trans fats, saturated, healthy fats, bad fats, it can be really confusing! Let me try clear it up a little bit more. 

3 Simple Tips To Improve Your Digestion

3 Simple Tips To Improve Your Digestion

3 SIMPLE TIPS THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY TO IMPROVE DIGESTION

Ready to kick start your digestion, have more energy and enjoy your meals more? Try these 3 simple tips!

  1. Start your day with lemon water. Before you eat or drink anything else, squeeze half (or a whole) lemon into a glass of room temperature or warm water. That's it! Lemon water is a great kick start to your digestive system. Among the many other benefits, it helps to flush your system, and detoxify. 

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods To Your Day

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods To Your Day

6 Easy Tips For Adding Healthy, Whole Foods to Your Day

 

The best dietary changes you make should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with. This will ensure they are habits that can last a long time. 

Many people growing up in this busy world, have grown up on processed foods.  This may be a big change for you, so take it a step at time. Pick 1 or 2 changes to make now, and once those are in place, pick 1 or 2 more.  This is the best way to make it part of a lifestyle change and something you can totally live with.  

Transitioning to a healthier way of eating may seem daunting so here are some easy tips to keep in mind:

1.   Eat vegetables at most meals.  Think salads, side dishes, soups, or even adding veggies to your sandwich or wrap. 

2.   When you are having a craving for something sweet, opt for a serving of fruit to satisfy your craving.

 
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