In the USA, liquid sugar in the form of (soda, etc.) is the #1 caloric input and in America. We also rock obesity, diabetes, dementia, NAFLD, and a whole host of other chronic diseases. So being different by canceling liquid sugar is a fantastic sign that you are on the road to health accumulation. Alright, so […]
Category: Eating Habits
Are Vegetable Oils Bad for You?
Over the last 60 years, we have seen a massive increase in vegetable oil consumption and along with that an increase in chronic disease conditions. So are vegetable oils bad for you? Yes. And unless you are specifically watching for it in packaged foods, the likelihood you are consuming multiple servings per day is 100%. […]
Are you as healthy as you think you are?
Most people’s health expectations are too high for themselves. People think they are healthy because they do not have a hard-core disease or disease diagnosis. Yet they continue to buy snacks from vending machines, eat frozen dinners, play video games and live a sedentary life. They do not realize that they are living right on the […]
Which is better Stevia or Monk fruit?
One of the reasons why I use Stevia as a sweetener in my supplements is that other than the preference of taste there isn’t any known downside to stevia in terms of health. As far as I have seen, there isn’t any negative impact on blood sugar, cancer, digestion or immunity. In fact, pre-clinical studies […]
Are artificial sweeteners making you fat?
What if I told you that artificial sweeteners like sucralose, Splenda, aspartame, sweet n low, NutraSweet were actually increasing your risk of fat accumulation. Crazy right? I mean we are told by the American Diabetic Association that zero-calorie sweeteners don’t count and if you are macro counting for weight loss, there are no carbs in […]
11 Thoughts for Holiday Health Accumulation
1. Know your boundaries. Do not wait until the meal, dessert, alcohol, late-night is upon you to decide what your boundaries are on the path of health accumulation. Make your decision now. How you are going to respond, what are you going to do when presented with tempting food or drinks? 2. When making desserts, strongly […]
Stop Event Dieting – Start Daily Living
Have you heard the term “skinny fat”? It’s used to describe people who are skinny, but don’t have any muscle tone. I don’t think anyone sets out to be a poster child for “skinny fat” but this is what happens when we crash diet or try a miracle pill to lose weight. Instant gratification never […]
Protein Powders – The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
With protein powders everywhere these days, it’s easy to get drawn in to the flashy labels. Unfortunately, most protein powders are not as great as they seem! Just because it says organic and natural, doesn’t mean anything. Why Take Protein: Athletes – easy to get some quick protein that doesn’t feel heavy/helps build muscle Moms- […]
The Compound Effect of Healthy Habits
Raise your virtual hand if you have heard of Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning? It’s about setting aside time for personal development in the morning, before the demands of the day steal our attention. This is an example of developing habits for personal growth so that you can achieve your dreams. Consider your ideal health story […]
My Top 5 Go-To Foods
Green Apples with Almond Butter One of the hallmarks of green apples is their minimal effect on blood sugar. They are loaded with fiber and phytochemicals that act as a blessing to the digestive tract, liver and skin. However, they are also one of the highest sources of D-glucaric acid. D-glucaric acid can help […]
