Most of us tend to check out the labels for the ingredients or calorie or carb count. However, don’t forget to check out the UPC bar codes and the PLU codes. You’ll be amazed at the “hidden” information they reveal. The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a series of numbers and bars that was developed […]
Getting enough sleep you get at night has a direct relationship to weight loss struggles. New studies show amazing connections between metabolism, sleep patterns, appetite and weight loss. It is recommended to get 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye each night. Yes, 9 hours may seem a bit excessive but I always strive to get at least 7. This will help you burn […]
This is my toilet and, no, you can’t look inside! I had some of the following signs of parasites that you may have also… · Grinding teeth at night in my sleep · Food sensitivities – especially to dairy and gluten · Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating · Unexplained skin issues […]
Do you have any of the following symptoms? Gas, bloating, bowel discomfort Joint Pain Low energy Thyroid and/or adrenal weakness Weight gain Multiple food sensitivities or allergies Autoimmune disease Skin issues such as acne, rosacea, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis Malabsorption Issues leading to deficiency in nutrients Anxiety, depression and behavioral issues Your intestine is like […]
Can’t we just eat less calories and lose weight? How about eating less fat–doesn’t fat make us fat? What about eating low carb or high protein? We need to look back to see how we gain weight in the first place to get our answer. The obvious is the foods we eat and the quantity. […]
Microwaves are so convenient. Let’s face it–it takes half the time to heat or cook food and uses less dishes. What’s not to love? Sounds great, right? Well, not if you don’t mind eating dead food that has most of its nutritional value stripped away. Yes, that’s correct. Microwave ovens heat food through […]
My sister-in-law’s father had to use an inhaler his whole life for his asthma. He gave up wheat along with all gluten and never had to use it again. A friend was heavy her whole life and swore if she “looked at food” she gained weight. She gave up wheat and gluten and […]
In today’s society, we often associate that more is better. It’s better to do two things at once than just one. It’s better to own more gadgets. It’s better to make more money so we can buy lots more gadgets. However, the one thing that is not better is having more ingredients in the foods […]
Reminder- Alzheimer’s free online event this week I’ve been listening to the Alzheimer’s Summit yesterday and today and learned so much already. Did you know that the 3 top nourishing herbs/vitamins to help reverse (yes, reverse!) Alzheimer’s have shown to be curcumin, vitamin D and folate? Coconut oil also is a top food while meditation […]
Grilling and summers go hand in hand. What better way to lure us together than with the smoky aromas of barbecue. The good news is that grilling is generally considered a healthy way to cook. However, the not-so-good news is that studies have shown that if food is grilled certain ways it may pose a […]