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 […]
Category: Eating Habits
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 […]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Health
As you have likely noticed, anxiety, ADHD, and depression are skyrocketing amongst our youth. Children are being medicated at an earlier and earlier age. This creates countless developmental issues across the board, from cognitive impairment, decreased relationship capacity, inability to meet physical growth expectations, to increased risk of suicide and helplessness. This does not have […]
Protein for Fat Loss
Did you know that protein, among many other benefits, can help you lose fat? Before you run out and stock up on bacon; let’s talk about what kind of protein is best. Clean protein includes: grass-fed beef pasture-raised eggs nuts seeds beans organic turkey organic chicken duck venison buffalo goat whey concentrate If you have […]
Vitamin C and Collagen: How to get the best results for your body.
Before you start adding collagen to your smoothie or making bone broth a regular part of your diet; here’s what you need to know to see the best results in your connective tissues (skin, joints, digestive tract, hair). Did you know that on average after the age of 20, our collagen levels decrease by 1% […]
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 […]
