Category: Healthy LivingNo one needs or wants to eat perfectly all the time. The 90/10 rule is a more realistic ‘rule’ to live by. If you are eating healthy most of the time, there is nothing wrong with the occasional (10 %) splurge. It’s all about balance! We all have those moments when we just want some crunchy chips or [...]
Yes it is…Aspartame (aka NutraSweet, Equal and Spoonful) is a chemical substance that has been manufactured to take the place of sugar. It is not a natural substance, but actually a poison. Aspartame was initially invented as a rat poison which kills by attacking and destroying the nervous system. Its strong sweetness is what attracts [...]
Regular Recipe -1.5 cups peanut butter (already has sugar) -1 cup butter -6 cups icing sugar -4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips -Mix first 3 ingredients and roll into balls. Put in fridge and then dip in melted chocolate. Recipe Revamped -1.5 cups peanuts -1/2 – 3/4 cup pitted dates -2 tbsp sesame seeds -2 tbsp [...]
Other ways to manage stress over the holidays… Tip #1 – Eat good levels of protein and fiber throughout the day — Many people starve themselves on the day of their Holiday feast. Not good! This leads to more unhealthy eating. When you skip a meal, your blood sugar levels drop and then the inevitable ‘food [...]
Tis the Season to be Jolly? Tis’ the season to be jolly….yeah right…you can tell that little ‘tune’ was written about a hundred years ago, or before the advent of giant adrenal gland wrecking coffees, Blackberries, and computers that keep us plugged in 24/7. Perhaps when Christmas only lasted for two weeks it really was [...]
If you’re like me and you have extra sensitive skin you already know how hard it is to find a good laundry detergent that doesn’t leave you feeling irritated for hours on end. I often find myself questioning the use of chemically loaded detergents found in stores. It didn’t feel right to clean items that I’m in [...]
Many of us don’t take the time to sit down and enjoy a meal with family and/or friends in the day because we are just too busy! The result…poorly nourished bodies and cravings for sugar and carbohydrate foods. We reach for packaged goodies that provide us with very few of the vitamins and minerals are [...]
Begin September with some fresh ideas on what to pack in your lunch or for ‘nutrition’ breaks for the kids. Your food choices mean everything as they fuel your brain and provide the energy needed for a balanced, successful and happy day. A healthy lunch consists of a protein, a complex carb, healthy fats, and [...]
Flip flop sandals are an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner’s worst enemy, or closest friend, depending how you look at it! I remind my patients on a regular basis how harmful flip flops can be on their bodies, not just their feet. I know fip flops, especially the thong sandal, are comfortable, and cool to wear, but mechanically they do much [...]
Gluten free recipes are becoming more popular as people realize the benefits of eliminating this ingredient from their diets. You don’t need an official diagnosis of Celiac to realize how good your gut feels after removing gluten containing grains. Gluten is found in grains like wheat, rye, kamut, barley, spelt, couscous and oats. It is also found [...]
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