healthy food
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The Two Foods that Most Trigger Cravings and Food Addiction
There are two types of food that can lead and contribute to food addiction. Of course, food addiction has many facets. In my previous article, I shared my journey of food addiction and how I struggled my whole life. Some people experience that uncontrollable urge to keep eating way beyond the point of where…
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Are You a Food Addict? My Personal Journey
Do you experience any of these on a regular basis? Cravings and Obsession: Frequent and intense cravings for specific types of food, often high in sugar, fat, or salt. Persistent thoughts and preoccupation with food, even when not hungry or full. Loss of Control: Difficulty stopping or controlling the amount of food consumed, often…
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Unmask Your Food Triggers that May Be Sabotaging Your Weight and Health Efforts
I see this all the time. Maybe this is you. Are you tirelessly working towards your weight goals but not seeing the results you desire? Well, hold on tight because we’re about to uncover some sneaky food triggers that might be throwing a wrench into your weight goal journey. Today, we’re…
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My Top Trick for Quick, Easy and Healthy Meals
Last night, dinner time crept up on us and we suddenly realized we were huuuungry! So, I went straight to my freezer and pulled out Wild shrimp and organic green beans. First, I put the frozen green beans in a parchment-lined air-fryer basket (for easy clean-up). I sprayed them with a little bit…
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I Just Got Back From Turkey and Israel!
What a whirlwind! I just got back with my family from a 12-Day trip to Turkey and Israel. We flew on an overnight to Turkey that left at 9:30 pm which took about 9 hours. I was definitely a bit bleary-eyed from no sleep on those “comfy” airplane seats when we landed in…
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My Fave Soup Recipe, Sprouting and More
I wanted to share a bit of what I’ve been up to doing lately to nourish my body and mind. First, it’s been cold here in December in the Northeast! For me, there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of soup to warm up the body:). Last night I whipped up my…
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These Hunger Hormones Can Help You Get to the Weight You Want
Yes, your hormones play a major role in your weight optimizing efforts and can dictate how much you eat. The 2 hormones Ghrelin and Leptin work together to help control our hunger Ghrelin is a hunger hormone that increases appetite. Let’s call these gremlins because they can get very mischievous if they get out of control!…
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My Fave Summer Recipes
I love to eat! and there are plenty of healthy options out there that are easy to make and keep you satisfied and full of energy. Below are a few of my staples that our constant flow of weekend guests love just as much as I do:). I love this super simple quinoa salad…
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Top 3 Inflammatory Foods You May Be Eating Every Day
Have you ever considered foods that are inflammatory to your body? Let’s first define inflammation. It is a brilliant immune response from your body. Inflammation happens when there is some type of trauma, and it provides protection in that area of the body to heal. Then, as the body heals, the inflammation…