Believe it or not, your gut has a direct connection to your brain, immune system, and why nurturing it through the right foods is key. Picture your gut as a bustling city, teeming with life and activity, complete with winding roads and bustling neighborhoods. It stretches for miles, with its centerpiece being the intestines, […]
We all know the sweet temptation of indulging in sugary treats. But as many of us stride through our 50s and 60s, it’s essential to pay closer attention to the effects of our indulgences and why we have those pesky sugar cravings to begin with. Let’s face it; sugar cravings can be tough to […]
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 […]
With the warmer weather, most of us have been slathering on the sunscreen to “protect ourselves” from the harmful rays of the sun. However, are some sunscreens actually more harmful than good? We are so lucky to have the Environmental Working Group, an amazing watchdog group that helps alert consumers to toxic chemicals in our food […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 10 Tips to Stop Stress Eating 1. Plan ahead. Most of us are guilty of not thinking ahead which can lead to mindless eating and then eating more than we intend or realize. By planning ahead how much we should eat, we always know and CHOOSE ahead what we know will serve us […]
“Sorry I didn’t call you back earlier. It was a bit of a busy day.” “What did you have going on?” “Just a few volunteer things but not a big deal.” “You downplay everything. Whose life did you change today?” “Yeah, right! Just a few things to help out. First, I […]
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 […]