Chia Seeds are considered a ‘power food’ because they are rich in Omega 3 healthy fats, and important minerals, plus they have a lot of fibre which is great for helping to balance blood sugar and assist with detoxification. So, you might be thinking, that’s great, but what the heck do I do with them? […]
Did you know that you will have more successful weight loss efforts if you make sure to include protein at every meal? The mere act of eating protein is like a mini workout for your insides. Yup, that’s right. Eating protein helps you lose weight. That’s due to what we call the Thermo genic Effect
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It is difficult in this age of ‘nutrition-ism’ and ‘google docs’ (pun) to decipher what might be real or fake and misleading in the world of gluten. Gluten, an ingredient most commonly found in wheat, has become a booming industry. Or, should I say, lack of gluten. Gluten-free packaged products are readily available. I
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Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high on the glycemic
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This dip is healthy for a few reasons. It beats the heck out of store-bought brands that are often made with added sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy, hydrogenated oils. It’s dairy and sugar free. It’s homemade. End of story. As an added bonus, it takes under 1 minute to make, doesn’t require any kitchen equipment, and
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Eat less to lose more? Not always the best strategy. Keeping our blood sugar balanced is kind of one of the ‘sweet spots’ of weight loss – ensuring that you are eating nutrient dense and delicious foods will help keep you satiated, won’t spike your blood sugar so that as soon as it crashes
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When the school I graduated from asked me to write an article for their website I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled to learn that it was part of an umbrella campaign to help the public understand what we, as professionals do, and how it can help you. If you have worked with me
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Many people spend lots of time and money searching for the perfect, magic products to gain that “healthy glow” for their skin. Flip open the pages of any magazine and you will find ads for products that claim to do just that. Do any of these products actually work? We need to understand the essential
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So, it seems that pumpkin season is getting longer and longer. Pumpkin Spice fans can barely wait for September to be packed away before all of the coffee offerings and recipes start emerging. For me, cool crisp fall weather means two things- 1. Sweater Weather (a good friend dubbed this one, and it stuck –
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Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles. The thing is, it can fluctuate. A lot.
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