The goal with any kind of calorie you consume is that it would elevate your blood sugar and keep it level. The problem with juices (and other sweet drinks) is the sugar quickly enters your blood stream which raises your blood sugar level rapidly. The...
Eat more fiber and you may live longer according to the latest research from the National Cancer Institute. The average American is eating about 15 grams of fiber per day. Far below what we should be eating; women should be consuming 25 grams/day and men 38grams/day. In...
Increase weight loss by adding fiber. Some of the fat you eat gets mixed with the fiber, which then gets excreted (sounds gross, but it's a good thing). Eating fiber makes you feel fuller, longer, helping to limit your trips to the refrigerator. Today's tip: Add a...
It’s a delicate subject, so I’ll make this quick: Stool is waste containing elements that could cause you harm. The key is to get it out of your body as quickly as possible, and this is where the problems begin. According to Dr. Oz, you should...
I love this holiday, but I don’t like feeling stuffed and bloated all evening. Here are some tips to help give you more control over your holiday eating: Eat an animal protein in the morning. Eating the right breakfast will keep you from sampling all the yummy...
Yes! Protein can help your kids to stay focused (i.e., hard boiled eggs, hummus, sliced lean meat, string cheese, and low sodium turkey jerky). Veggies/fruits provide vitamins and fiber, which help balance blood sugar levels (keeping moods stable) and offer some protection from diabetes (i.e., sliced red...
Eating veggies at lunch is a good way to get vitamins, minerals and fiber. But if veggies are all you eat, your energy will last for less than an hour and you will find yourself needing sugar to regain your focus and concentration. You also...
Increase weight loss by adding fiber. Some of the fat you eat gets mixed with the fiber, which then gets excreted (sounds gross, but it's a good thing). Eating fiber makes you feel fuller, longer, helping to limit your trips to the refrigerator. Today's tip: Add a...