Whether you have prediabetes, type 1 or 2, or simply want to be mindful about staying as healthy as possible, choosing the right foods can help you keep proper balance with your blood sugar. When you keep these levels on an even keel, you'll feel fuller for longer without going into blood sugar crash territory. A typical misconception is you need to avoid sugar to [...]
Want a snack that’s not only healthy, but tasty and full of nutrition? One that will maybe even help you to whittle your waistline? Introducing…. The protein ball. These bite-size snacks are the perfect way to enjoy something yummy while also packing a whopping nutritional punch. You can use any kind of protein powder for these balls, but I highly recommend giving hemp protein powder [...]
Too often I hear about an "all-or-nothing" mindset, especially during this time of year. It seems to either fall under "I'll wait until January to get things under wraps -- so I'll throw all caution to the wind for now!" or an alternative strict, rigid approach where you feel restricted and unable to enjoy what you want to enjoy during the holiday season. After all, [...]
If you're anything like me, a late-night snack can sometimes call me. Often snack foods can be less than healthy and choosing those before you turn in for the night could lead to a habit that creates havoc in our bodies, interrupts sleep and shows up in ways we are often experiencing that can present larger challenges. While I am very intentional in the choices [...]
Many people can successfully change their eating habits, to include leaner meats, avoid refined carbs, and consume more fruits and vegetables. However, few people think about how hydration affects health and why water is important to the body. Water serves many purposes in the body. The most important role is to help the kidneys flush toxins from the system. Water is important in disease prevention, [...]
When I was fighting for my life, in 2008, to beat Stage IV cancer without traditional protocols, digestion never entered my mind. My focus was on learning about strengthening my immune system and creating an environment where cancer could not thrive. Now, as I share my hard earned lessons with you, so that you can create your most extraordinary life, and make good choices easily, [...]
We’re moving into one the most wonderful times of the year, would you agree? While the music plays and festivities begin, so does overwhelm and confusion! There are so many lovely things about the holiday season that I’d have a hard time listing only a few. There are also so many things getting added to our already busy schedule. I’d have to say, though, that universally, we all [...]
When you think about food cravings, typically the first thing that comes to mind would be some type of junk food. Something that is high in calories, low in nutrients, processed and quite unhealthy. Is that what you tend to crave when a craving kicks in? What is your go-to craving -- chocolate chip cookies? A big bowl of ice cream? Personally, rippled potato chips have [...]
There’s a fine line between waiting too long between meals and snacking all day to curb your hunger. Waiting too long can cause you to overeat during your mealtimes because you’re ravenous – and grazing all day can lead to mindless or habitual eating that could cause overeating, especially when you’re still eating full meals at meal times. The goal is to figure out your [...]
As I was fighting for my life and beating stage IV cancer without traditional protocols, the concept of using foods to detox my body and strengthen my immune system naturally became paramount. Today, as I speak with men and women with busy lives simple tips are so important to making good choices. Increased weight and decreased energy are constant challenges and impact the quality of life on [...]
