How many servings of veggies did you eat today? Probably not enough! 84% of Americans don’t meet the USDA minimum recommendations of 4 servings or 2 cups a day. We know vegetables are healthy and we should eat more of them, but finding a way to do it is
Happy Mothers Day! This day is for you. If you are a mother, you know how difficult it is to get time for yourself. Most of the mothers I know have HECTIC schedules and find their own needs take a back seat to others. Who has time to eat healthy
We’ve always been told to eat three square meals a day. Or that going too long without eating will slow your metabolism. But what if it turned out that fasting for part of a day or even a whole day might actually have health benefits AND help you lose weight?
If you have diabetes, prediabetes or insulin resistance, you’ve probably been told to limit your carb intake. Carbs raise blood sugar as well as insulin levels in those people that are insulin resistant. Excessive amounts of insulin and elevated blood sugar lead to health problems. But limiting carbs isn’t so
Another New Year’s Eve has passed and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight and getting in shape are both among the top changes people want to make in their lives. The two are often interchangeable. If you get in shape, you will probably also lose weight. Conversely, if you
What nutrient keeps your bones strong, blood pressure normal, heart beating normally and can decrease risk of diabetes? Bet you didn’t think magnesium was the answer. Magnesium does a lot more than send you running to the bathroom during a colonoscopy prep! (and this is megadoses of magnesium). Magnesium is
What’s your excuse for not exercising? “No time” I bet. Forget that excuse! Two recent studies show that exercising as little as 2 minutes a week can significantly improve your health, especially your risk of developing diabetes. This is great news for people who are at risk for diabetes or
What’s the one habit that can cause harm to almost every part of your body including your neck, back , heart, brain AND increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer? And if that’s not bad enough, cause weight gain and perhaps … a flabby butt? If you are sitting
What’s low in calories, packed with nutrients, low glycemic and high in fiber? Berries! And best of all they are delicious – no more excuses of boring winter fruits. Take advantage of these superfoods while they are in season. Berries have been linked to heart health, immunity, cancer protection, and learning and memory. To
Americans love miracle pills and superfoods. Anything to make us slimmer, stronger, younger and healthier. We’ve all heard about the health benefits of red wine. What could be better than this – something that tastes good is actually good for us! Substances found in red wine have been linked to a decreased risk
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