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5 Tips to Increased Mental Clarity & Energy To maintain an even level of energy that will carry you through the day, you want to minimize spikes and crashes in your energy level. The key is to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar level.… Read More
Forbidden Black Rice topped with Basil Shrimp (it will be your new favorite rice) Black Rice was once a food reserved for ancient Chinese Royalty and forbidden to non-royalty. Now we all can enjoy this delicious side but it is not that readily available yet. I did find some at Costco but they were out the… Read More
Posted on November 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, November 12, 2013 NBC’s Vitamin Ignorance An Apology by Andrew W. Saul, Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Editor (OMNS Nov 12, 2013) I would like to apologize for NBC News. It seems that the organization that brought us Lowell Thomas, John Cameron Swayze, Chet… Read More
Yum…Chocolate! Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really – but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious – many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and… Read More
5 Ways to De-stress in 5 Minutes We’ve all heard that chronic stress is detrimental to our health because it weakens the immune system, leaving the body susceptible to disease. Yet despite our best intentions, we often put off relaxation until “more important” obligations are fulfilled, which can take days, weeks, or even months. It… Read More
Rubbed & Grilled Chicken Breast Rub one side of chicken breast with Montreal Seasoning. Grill chicken on medium high heat. *For best results, pound chicken first – it tenderizes it and it will come out moist and tender. Make enough chicken for letovers so you have for lunch like I did above. Great warm for dinner… Read More
9 Great Reasons to Drink Water 1. Weight Loss. Water has no fat, no calories, no carbs, no sugar. It is the best! 2. Heart Healthy. Lowers your risks of heart attache by 41%. Don’t stress your body, drink your water so it isn’t stressed. 3. Energy. Being Dehydrated can sap your energy and make you feel tired.… Read More
Post-vacation bulge? Not this time! This past week I was on holiday with my family and I actually lost 2lbs! 🙂 When I weighed myself last Friday morning after returning from 8 days on holiday with my family in the Branson, Mo. I was so happy! Yes – I was happy looking at the scale when most would… Read More
I made a delicious lunch using fresh avocado, and I often them in my green smoothies too. Did you know avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy? The health benefits are huge as well…. here are just a few: Monounsaturated Fats — These types… Read More
Weight Management 101| The Basics Over a quarter of Americans are obese – learning from our own blunders can help us avoid more mistakes in the future. Here are the top 5 reasons why America has become a nation of overweight people – avoid these and you can free yourself from our nation’s “fat trap”.… Read More
The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or… Read More
7 Tips for Eating Out without Packing on the Pounds Eating out is not forbidden if you are trying to lose weight or lead a healthier iifestlyle. The benefits of enjoying a meal out with family and friends is important for our relationships, connections and our wellbeing. Here are 7 of the top tips for… Read More
Football season has begun and these delicious & healthy meatloaf muffins will bring a smile to your football enthusiast. Enjoy! Delicious Meatloaf Muffins Cooking Time: 40 min Yeilds: 6 Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup carrot, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup tomato sauce 1 1/2 pound ground… Read More
Sunday afternoon was cool and fall was in the air… a perfect day for soup. My husband, who is greek, had a a craving for his mother’s chickn lemon soup. His mother passed away a few years ago but she has passed on some great recipes and this is one of them (with a little… Read More
Snack Attacks There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and… Read More
Do you need a morning boost? Try this smoothie. Delicious, refreshing, and packed with power! ** Get your vanilla gluten-free + low-glycemic Nutrimeal powder here. Read More
I am in love with my new smoothie recipe this morning. I wanted something refreshing yet flavorful and THIS ONE DID IT! All I can say is YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY. (I was out of baby spinach or that would have been in here too but I promise to make up that serving of greens later… Read More
5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Clarity Our brain chemistry and the balance of neurotransmitters have a lot to do with our intelligence and our memory. Eating the right foods can supply the necessary nutrients that are precursors of these important neurotransmitters. And don’t overlook the mind-body connection when it comes to mental clarity –… Read More
Do Really You Get It? Research has revealed that vitamin D supports healthy bones, heart and immune function, muscle strength, and even healthy glucose levels in the normal range. Fortunately, vitamin D can be picked up from the sun, but just because it’s sunny out doesn’t mean you’re getting the proper amount of “the sunshine… Read More
As a integrative nutrition health and wellness coach I am frequently asked about vitamins – do we need them; which ones should I take? Let me do my best to answer. For those of you who know me, you already know my answer. For those of you who don’t, the answer is… YES… you need to… Read More
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