6 Easy Portion Control Tips to Help You Lose Weight and Feel Great!
Portions and serving sizes have inflated dramatically since the 1980’s. Even cookbooks suggest larger portion sizes than in the past: In a 1960s version of “The Joy of Cooking,” a brownie recipe was considered to serve 30, but now the exact same recipe serves only 16 brownies! The lure of a better value has drawn us in to buying more and bigger on a regular basis, and this has had catastrophic effects on the U.S. population’s waistlines…
Continue ReadingFeeling Worn Out Lately?
Have you been feeling worn out lately? This could be a symptom of Adrenal Fatigue. Daily living causes much stress, which is not easy on the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamine, including cortisol and adrenaline…
Continue ReadingTop 10 Perks of Caffeine
There are tons of benefits of drinking caffeine read more about it…
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Having Dairy in Your Diet
Dairy tends to spark some controversy. Some claim that pasteurized, low-fat dairy is healthy and should be consumed two to three times per day1, while others say that raw, full-fat dairy is a health food2. Some, however, insist on no dairy at all. Below is an overview of some issues to consider when deciding whether or not dairy is right for you and, if so, which type. The health benefits and risks associated with dairy, as well as some ethical and environmental considerations.
Continue ReadingA Recipe That's Fun For Paleo: Salmon BLT & Avocado in a Sweet Potato Noodle Bun
Hello everyone, it’s Nick Deck here again sharing a delicious Paleo recipe with you! If you are following a Paleo diet, you know that it somewhat restricts what you can indulge in, but it’s totally worth it to feel and look great (inside and out!) Luckily, all you need is a little creativity to replace your old favorites with Paleo-approved versions. Let’s start with the burger bun…. Flour? Butter? Not so Paleo. Sweet Potato Noodles? Eggs? Definitely Paleo! Today, the recipe I want to share with you is A Salmon BKT (Bacon-Kale-Tomato) on a Sweet Potato Noodle Bun with Mashed Avocado-Cilantro Spread.
Continue ReadingAre You Addicted To Eating Sugar?
This may be something that you already know, but nearly all processed food and beverages have sugar added to them. Eating cookies or candy as a snack or dessert after every dinner has become the “norm” in America. We get so use to consuming large amounts of sugar on a daily basis, that our bodies begin to crave it regularly. This is considered a sugar addiction! I have developed 10 easy steps to help you overcome the need for sugar. These steps will help you say “goodbye” to sugar and “hello” to HAPPY HEALTH!
Continue ReadingLooking For An Easy Source Of Nutrition?
Whole grains have been a central element of the human diet since early civilization. Once harvested, these grains have a very long shelf-life, providing energy during harsh seasons when fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce. Many hunter-gatherers settled down into farming communities as they began to cultivate grain crops and domesticate animals. Each region had their staple grains, including corn (the Americas), rice (Asia), sorghum (Africa), wheat (Middle East and Europe), and buckwheat (Russia). Because of varying lifestyle and dietary factors, very few people were overweight.
Continue ReadingDo You Know How To Choose The Right Multi-Vitamin?
With the standard American diet (S.A.D.) being so nutrient poor, it’s no wonder so many of us are deficient in one thing or another. The soil we grow our crops in is over farmed and filled with chemicals, and the produce is picked way too early and ripened with ethylene gas. The animals we get our milk, eggs, and meat from are fed a terrible diet and filled with hormones and antibiotics that enter the food we eat.
Continue ReadingAll You Need To Know About Carbs – PART 1
What do you know about carbs? Carbohydrate intake is one of the most controversial topics in today’s dietary discussions. Some dietary theories recommend eliminating nearly all carbs, while others recommend eating little else. Where do you fit in on this spectrum? Where can we find a bit of clarity in the confusion that has become “carb warfare”? Well I’m here to help for starters.
Continue ReadingGiving Your Body Nourishment Beyond Food
All that we consider today as nutrition is really just a secondary source of energy. Think back to a time when you were passionately in love. Everything was exciting. Colors were vivid. You were floating on air, gazing into your lover’s eyes. Your lover’s touch and your shared feelings of exhilaration were enough to sustain you. You forgot about food and were high on life. Remember a time when you were deeply involved in an exciting project. You believed in what you were doing and felt confident and stimulated. Time seemed to stop. The outside world faded away. You didn’t feel the need to eat. Someone had to come by and remind you.
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