Many of you do not know how to pronounced (KEENWAH). This super grain is derived from the Incas and happens to be a staple in the South American Diet. This is the only grain that contains all nine essential amino acids which makes it a complete protein. It is also gluten free so those […]
Does exercise increase our appetite significantly that post-workout binge eating quickly replaces the burned off calories? Not necessarily, as a study finds that exercise can make people hungry, but meals after a trip to the gym are more satisfying which leads to eating less. Overweight and obese participants exercised for 12 weeks in a […]
Did you know that ½ tsp. of ground cinnamon has as many antioxidants as ½ cup of raspberries? Or ½ tsp. of oregano leaves has as many antioxidants as 3 cups of fresh spinach? Studies show that antioxidants provide a range of benefits including supporting our immune system. They also play a role in reducing […]
There seems to always be the controversy regarding a high carb diet or a high protein diet for weight loss. I don’t believe in diets, rather than helping my clients change their relationship with food. I can’t deny research studies that come out, so I thought this months article would be about a study […]
You can reduce the effect of a post-meal blood glucose spike by taking a after walk. In a small study, researchers at Old Dominion University in Virginia found that participants’ post meal blood glucose reading was lower when they took a 20-minute stroll after than when they walked before eating. Source: Journal of the […]
You make it through Thanksgiving and now arrive at work and we are in the midst of December. Your clients and colleagues are sending thank you goodie baskets to the office as well as bringing the leftovers from their home that they do not want. How do you manage during this difficult time? Contrary […]
Commercials do sell products, which is bad news when so many TV ads are for unhealthy foods. Researchers found that kids ages 7 to 11 ate 45 percent more while watching a half-hour cartoon interspersed with ads for food than those who watched the same cartoon with ads featuring non-food items. Another experiment showed […]
I hear clients share with me how they add Agave Nectar to their tea, cereal, and fruit or use it in baking, but is it any better than sugar? Agave Nectar is somewhat sweeter than sugar, so use between a quarter and an eighth less agave nectar than if you were cooking with regular […]
Did you know there are 142 pounds of added sugar and sweeteners that the average American eats per year? Did you know that there are 16 calories in a teaspoon of sugar? Did you know there are 26 numbers of different sweeteners on the market, including artificial ones? Did you know there are 30 […]
In my private practice about 40% of my clients have diabetes. It seems to be a misconception that eating sugar or having a craving for sweet foods is what has caused their blood sugar problem. One of the hallmarks of the disease is elevated blood sugar, so many people assume what they are eating […]