Did you know peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have been a favorite among American children since the 1920s? Thanks to the invention of sliced bread, this easy-to-make meal became a go-to choice for families, especially during the tough times of the Great Depression. While peanut butter does contain a small amount of protein and vitamins/minerals, [...]
An easy way to eat healthier - starting TODAY - is to plan your meals using visually balanced proportions. I have found a trick that makes it super EASY – just use your hand and fists as visual guides for how much to serve. My Visually Balanced Meal Guide tool shows you exactly how to balance [...]
There’s a trick to eating fewer calories and feeling full longer and I want to share with you. It’s easy, you’ll lose weight, and have more energy, too! The big trick is eating the right balance of foods! Low glycemic foods release energy more slowly so you feel full longer, eat fewer calories, have more energy, and [...]
Grains such as wheat, corn, barley and rye - to name just a few - are making us FAT! Grains are very high in carbohydrates (high glycemic) and so are many gluten-free substitutes. Eating grains and these type substitutes creates high insulin levels in your body, which can cause weight gain and many other health [...]
When you’re feeling depressed, studies show that eating more fish can be helpful. It’s the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon (also herring and sardines), that gives you such a boost. The fact that fish also offers other nutrients such as vitamin D and selenium, and that they are high in protein and [...]
Our whole life we’ve all been told how healthy dairy is for us because it builds strong bones. I’m sure you thought that dairy was the best way to get your calcium, right? Well, here’s the real scoop on dairy. Dairy is a Poor Choice for Calcium Animals have strong bones and they don’t consume [...]
Since you can’t trade your body in and get a new, “perfect” one in time for summer, you have to work with what you’ve got. To make your car run better, you follow the recommendations of your mechanic and the owner’s manual. That’s the same idea with your body, to look and feel better you [...]
Before we even get to the tips, did you know that the path you follow in the grocery store could help you eat right and avoid weight gain? When shopping, the healthiest foods are always around the perimeter of the store (fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, fish, poultry, eggs and meat). These are [...]
A very healthy and easy way to prepare a salmon meal! This meal combines foods that yield the best combination of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to sustain favorable blood sugar levels to give you more energy, mental clarity, and body fat loss. Prep time: 13 mins Cook time: 17 mins. Total: 30 mins. Serves: 2 [...]
Just because you’re eating gluten-free, doesn’t mean you’re eating healthy. Carbs, sugars, unhealthy fats and additives, GMO’s and unpronounceable ingredients all can lurk in foods labeled “gluten-free”. Many of the traditional gluten-free substitutes are high in carbs, which have a high glycemic index that create high insulin levels that can cause weight gain and many [...]
