In the center of your chest, there is a small, muscular tunnel that separates the end of your esophagus from your stomach. Think of it like a fist that can be closed tightly or loosely. It’s a muscle called your lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When you’re eating, the fist should be open and loose, so […]
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Since then, I have been on a mission to ensure that I never hear that diagnosis from my doctor again. Just as important, I have resolved to share the information that I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed. If I can help just one […]
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere!
And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right?
Well, maybe…
Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has […]
You are positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight.
Is this possible?
Yes! You are NOT crazy!
And here’s why.
We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight.
There’s definitely more to the story than just what you’re eating, right?
A lot […]
This is the time of year that many of you are making those New Years promises to yourself to finally get healthy, lose those extra holiday pounds, join a gym, go on a diet that lasts 2 weeks etc. etc.etc…
We are all so stressed and overwhelmed that these […]
Do you wake up with a dry mouth, bad breath, or a scratchy throat? Do you suffer from snoring or sleep apnea? Curious about an unorthodox technique based on ancient wisdom to stop snoring and protect your teeth and gums, while boosting your parasympathetic nervous system and putting fight-or-flight responses at ease? Read on for […]
Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing.
And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance.
It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days.
But it doesn’t always stop there.
Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. The. Time.
Here are three […]
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again?
Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism, hormone balance and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer and uses up […]
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothies:
Tips:
⦁ Stock up on organic frozen fruits, since they’re convenient to use in your smoothie and they’re also very refreshing.
⦁ Freeze bananas and grapes!
⦁ Use unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
⦁ A high-quality protein powder is great to add to smoothies, especially if you’re making one for a morning meal or snack.
⦁ Have fun […]
When it comes to eating healthy, the emphasis goes beyond just carbs, fat, protein, and calories. It even goes beyond food groups!
When you make the conscious decision to start eating healthier foods, it’s important to pay attention to what’s in your food.
Did you know that the nutritional value of most our produce has decreased over […]
This is a story about an older man with diabetes and multiple sclerosis who reversed his disease and symptoms with food using the Wahls Protocol.
Dr. Terry Wahls is a medical doctor and researcher who used food, lifestyle and targeted supplements to reverse her own MS symptoms and disease.
Dr Wahls was diagnosed with MS in 2000. She […]
Today I want to share the story of my friend, Mary McAlary’s fight to overcome Multiple Sclerosis. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a devastating disease and told there is nothing you can do- please read on….
Mary is a fighter and she proved that what we eat, do and think matters. […]
