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 [...]
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 [...]
Fresh fruits and vegetables contain magical powers when it comes to shiny hair, clear skin, and strong nails. I’ve chosen five wonderful foods that will help you look and feel extraordinary below that are perhaps not as well known for their powerful beauty benefits. While focusing on beating Stage IV Cancer without traditional protocols, I discovered that foods have certain roles to play. My high [...]
. Having a variety of yummy recipes that you can whip up in a flash and rely on makes good choices a snap. Since I am always so focused on awareness of the impact of my choices, it is crucial to be prepared and creative. Sauces for me have always been a challenge.....until now. This is a easy versatile recipe you will use over and [...]
Sometimes we can become so overwhelmed by our day to day activities that even preparing a healthy salad becomes too much to think about and we find ourselves grabbing for something we retreat eating hours later and then we wonder why we have challenges shedding pounds. This is when crazy becomes our new normal. My mission is to take you from crazy to extraordinary! [...]
When I was fighting for my life to beat a stage IV cancer diagnosis, I was determined to learn the foundation of real health. No stone I could find was left unturned. As it would unfold, an alkaline lifestyle was paramount. In many ways, staying healthy and preventing disease is about making smart preventative choices. Living well helps increase the strength of your natural immune [...]
When I want to give my body the most nutrient-rich, life-giving foods, I reach for “superfoods.” These special gifts from nature offer many more benefits that just fuel for my body. Superfoods are fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant-based foods that provide the human body with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients that go above and beyond simply feeding our cells. Superfoods [...]
Almonds are a super food that offer many benefits; Good for brain development Regulates cholesterol Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart Used in Skin care Regulates blood pressure Protection against diabetes: Almonds also help in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals Because I include very little dairy in my diet, I have [...]
Dr. Eric Etka & Nevin Gibson Dr. Eric Etka: Alright, so Nevin…here’s what we’re going to do. I know that your wife and you have been eating better than probably ninety percent of the planet for quite a long time, and in the last four or five months, there have been a lot of changes in the house, right? Whereas, Elaine has gone from already [...]
