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Protein is King

Protein is King

  3 Simple Words: EAT. MORE. PROTEIN. When you eat real foods with a high satiety factor, you are able to eat less of that food and still be satisfied. This is why you should power up with protein! Protein provides satiety more than carbs or fats alone do. People...

Brussels sprouts are in

Brussels sprouts are in

When I was a kid, I couldn't stand the sight, or smell, of Brussels sprouts!  I mean, you couldn't have paid me to eat them. Now, as an adult, I absolutely love them, and knowing how good they are for my body makes them even better! Brussels sprouts are full of fiber...

Stop Stressing

Stop Stressing

I don't know about you, but I get stressed very easily in this thing called life!  Did you know that as we get older, our bodies are less able to manage stress?  This means that the more we stress as adults, the more we become a little older.  Excess stress can be...

Less wrinkles and aging

Less wrinkles and aging

Did you know that sugar can age you?  Yes, aging is part of growing older. But it's accelerated by sugar. When excess sugar in your blood attaches to the collagen in your skin, wrinkles begin to appear. In addition to wrinkles, too much sugar in your diet can also...

Why Electrolytes?

Why Electrolytes?

My daughter asked me what electrolytes are, as she was drinking a water that contains vitamins and electrolytes. I feel like there is so much focus on the essential vitamins we need on a daily basis and not enough on the necessary electrolytes (essential minerals)....

No more craving junk!

No more craving junk!

Did you know that your body has a built-in survival mechanism that says, "Feed me what's good, and you'll develop a taste for it?" I swear that I was a rabbit in a previous life, because I crave lettuce and salads!  I have been this way since I was a kid. I am...

Lean = Longevity

Lean = Longevity

Lean and longevity go together. The older we get, the more serious the health consequences of excess body fat become. This is why being lean is so important for longevity. Lean does not mean skinny, which can imply not having enough body fat. What it really means is...

Spinach, eggs and other brain boosting foods

Spinach, eggs and other brain boosting foods

Just as berries such, as blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, are great for fighting memory loss, so are foods like spinach and eggs. Spinach is another great food to combat memory loss since it is filled with vitamins like folate and vitamins E and K. Mix some...

Spice Up Your Life

Spice Up Your Life

When it comes to spicy foods, I am not a fan. However, spices not only add flavor to our meals, but they also offer various health benefits!  And there are many healthy spices you can enjoy that do not burn your mouth. (WIN!)  Every spice has its own unique benefits....

Healthy Snacking

Healthy Snacking

Whether you tend to stay up late at night and get a little hungry before you to go to bed, or you just want to make the right choices when you are snacking between meals during the workday, there are so many delicious snack options out there! Here are some healthy...