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 […]
Who doesn’t like a sweet treat sometimes? I know I do. But when it comes to sugar-free alternatives, I am leery. About 25 years ago, I was addicted to Diet Coke which contained aspartame or better known as NutraSweet or Equal. I had gotten very sick before realizing that the cause was this […]
Most of us have used honey in our tea before, but did you know that it can clear up acne or help heal an open wound? Yup, honey has amazing antibacterial and healing properties. As a matter of fact, honey has been used for its healing properties for thousands of years dating back to the time of the […]
It’s important to recognize the worst of the worst offenders. In Unjunk Your Food by Andrea Donsky ad Randy Boyer, they list what they term, “The Scary Seven.”Know what you put in your body and read your food labels! When you go to the Supermarket, try to shop the perimeter. There, you will find more […]
Reposted from 1/31/16 It’s Sunday morning and time to treat yourself and family to this super healthy and delicious pancake breakfast. Ingredients: 1 peeled banana 1 egg 1-2 Tbsp unrefined coconut oil 1/4 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt (optional-1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon) Directions: Beat egg in bowl. Add banana and completely mash and mix […]
Repost from October 22, 2015 When Tom Brady’s name comes up, people perk up and listen. This quarterback hunk for the new England Patriots seems be constantly in the spotlight. Whether it’s about his quarterback skills, famous model wife, Gisele Bundchen or the latest scandalous Deflategate, he knows how to make headlines. Brady’s latest headline is his take […]
Reposted from November 5, 2014 I was innocently about to drink what I thought was a glass of flavored seltzer. However, when I took a sip, it was incredibly sweet and I instantly knew it wasn’t what I thought it was. I had broken my own rule by not reading the ingredients. The bottle looked […]
Reposted from October 10, 2012 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to […]
Aspartame, better known as NutraSweet or Equal seems like a no brainer when trying to watch your calories, right? All of the marketing would lead your to believe that with its zero calories and zero sugar, there should be zero guilt. It’s in everything, too. From soda to vitamin water to flavored water to sugar […]
Reposted from March 30, 2012 So many of us think that sugar is heaven and makes us feel so good. And it does, BUT that “good” is what makes it so addictive. We eat a small amount and it increases our desire for more. Without it, we go through withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, mood […]