Carbs are a poor choice as a pre-bed meal. Complex carbohydrates that is. The reason: Consuming carbohydrates will result in a significant insulin release. This will put the breaks on fat-burning. If that is your goal. Carbs are also much more easily stored as fat in the evening hours when metabolism is naturally slowing in preparationContinue reading "Avoid Carbs and Insulin Before Bed"
Continuing on the topic of insulin… As previously discussed in last weeks blog, Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and allows the cells to use the glucose for energy or storage as body fat for later use Symptoms to look for after eatingContinue reading "How do you know if you are Insulin Resistant or Carbohydrate Intolerant?"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
A friend once asked me why I choose sweet over white potatoes if sweet potatoes have more sugar? Despite their name, they don’t! On the glycemic index compare 45 to 75-100 on the white potato. Sweet Potatoes are also richer in anti-oxidants. The deeper the color of flesh, the greater the antioxidant content. If you can’tContinue reading "Sweet Potato vs. White Potato"
We consume eighteen million pounds of potato chips on Super Bowl Sunday alone! We eat 7.5 billion pounds of French fries a year! It’s no wonder POTATOES have gotten a bad rap for being a high-glycemic food. This means that we digest sugars so rapidly that they give us a sharp rise in blood glucose.Continue reading "18 Million pounds of POTATO chips on Super Bowl Sunday – gone : O !!!!"
Tim asks “In what way do carbs “hold you until the next meal? Carbs provide an insulin response, which is quick, and wear off quick. This results in your energy going up, then back down quickly, resulting in a feeling of needing more energy sooner, compared to a low carb meal. Protein creates a hormoneContinue reading "Carbs & the Insulin Response"
Q&A We live in a multicultural society, and we are eating food from different cultures and countries. We also want to try the new gourmet restaurant or the new diet. Some people want to go vegetarian, but they get tired in the process… HOW DO WE EAT HEALTHY with all this influence around us? WhatContinue reading "“The Healthy Show”"
A calorie is the approximate amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celcius. But is a calorie a calorie? what I mean is are all calories created equally… the answer is a very loud resounding NoooOOOO!!!! Carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories per gram, while fats haveContinue reading "Calories Do Count BUT…(part II)"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
Artificial sweeteners are used in abundance in almost every “diet” drink, “lite” yogurts, puddings, and ice creams, most “low-carb” products, and almost all “reduced-sugar” products. Yes, artificial sweeteners save you calories, but there’s growing evidence that they can increase your appetite for sweets and other carbohydrates causing you to eat more later. Therefore, you don’tContinue reading "The “Skinny” on Artificial Sweeteners & Your Alternatives"
Ode to the Cauliflower Cauliflower is… A cruciferous vegetable in the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards. •Nutritionally dense & full of vitamins and minerals •An excellent source of vitamin C •Contains many vitamins from the B group especially Folate •B5, B6, B1 & B3 •Vitamin K •A good source of mineralsContinue reading "Sub High-Carb Meals with this Rockstar Vegetable"
EAT THEM! Your body needs CARBS for optimal function. The brain and the central nervous system NEED them. They are your body’s preferred source of energy. Yes, you can derive sources of energy elsewhere but the brain and the nervous system cannot. Of course, body size and activity level will determine the amount of CARBOHYDRATESContinue reading "CARBS to Eat or Not to Eat?"
Carbs are a poor choice as a pre-bed meal. Complex carbohydrates that is. The reason: Consuming carbohydrates will result in a significant insulin release. This will put the breaks on fat-burning. If that is your goal. Carbs are also much more easily stored as fat in the evening hours when metabolism is naturally slowing in preparationContinue reading "Avoid Carbs and Insulin Before Bed"
Continuing on the topic of insulin… As previously discussed in last weeks blog, Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and allows the cells to use the glucose for energy or storage as body fat for later use Symptoms to look for after eatingContinue reading "How do you know if you are Insulin Resistant or Carbohydrate Intolerant?"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
A friend once asked me why I choose sweet over white potatoes if sweet potatoes have more sugar? Despite their name, they don’t! On the glycemic index compare 45 to 75-100 on the white potato. Sweet Potatoes are also richer in anti-oxidants. The deeper the color of flesh, the greater the antioxidant content. If you can’tContinue reading "Sweet Potato vs. White Potato"
We consume eighteen million pounds of potato chips on Super Bowl Sunday alone! We eat 7.5 billion pounds of French fries a year! It’s no wonder POTATOES have gotten a bad rap for being a high-glycemic food. This means that we digest sugars so rapidly that they give us a sharp rise in blood glucose.Continue reading "18 Million pounds of POTATO chips on Super Bowl Sunday – gone : O !!!!"
Q&A We live in a multicultural society, and we are eating food from different cultures and countries. We also want to try the new gourmet restaurant or the new diet. Some people want to go vegetarian, but they get tired in the process… HOW DO WE EAT HEALTHY with all this influence around us? WhatContinue reading "“The Healthy Show”"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
Ode to the Cauliflower Cauliflower is… A cruciferous vegetable in the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards. •Nutritionally dense & full of vitamins and minerals •An excellent source of vitamin C •Contains many vitamins from the B group especially Folate •B5, B6, B1 & B3 •Vitamin K •A good source of mineralsContinue reading "Sub High-Carb Meals with this Rockstar Vegetable"
