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 [...]
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, [...]
Can you recall when you last gave your fridge a good deep cleaning? There's something so freeing about a sparkling clean refrigerator. It is like having a clean car interior or sparkling windshield. As you're sifting through your old condiments and leftovers to toss them out, you may be realizing how much waste is going in the trash. We all deal with this, but I've [...]
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen a decent number of green smoothie pictures floating around. Why is that? Because they’re so darn good for you! Green smoothies are a great way to get fiber, vitamins, and minerals – all served up in one glass that you can take on the go! Smoothies are: Chock full [...]
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 [...]
Throwing a salad together seems simple enough…but does simple mean boring? Salad generally isn’t something we search around to find new recipes for — it’s usually the same old routine, which can indeed become drab. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. (Whew) It’s time to mix things up and make salads exciting, delicious and something you crave…and once you [...]
Raw zucchini pasta and ingredients, copy space Zucchini Pasta Primavera is a true staple in our home. As I continue living the alkaline lifestyle I learned about while beating Stage IV cancer, it is important to have a handful of "go to" raw food recipes up my sleeve. Zucchini pasta is a top contender. You can use green, yellow or both to create many [...]
Sprouted grain products are quickly becoming some of the most popular for many eating plans and training programs because of their nutritional value. Regular grains are seeds which are generally put into bread and grain products but these grains are usually harvested before the grain has a chance to actually break through the outer shell and grow extra nutrients and proteins that the plant would [...]
When you are seeking true health and healing, “Why raw” is the right question to ask. I have found the answers to this question and they are convincing. These answers will set you on the path to renewed living with vitality and youthfulness. How will a raw food lifestyle benefit you specifically? The same way it has benefited me and thousands of others. Raw food [...]
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 [...]
