Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
I could talk about the importance of skeletal alignment, improved posture and improved proprioception but instead I’m going to go off the beaten path and refer to the correlation between mind, body and spirit, and how the physical manifests the spirit and what the spirit needs will manifest physically. Into the esoteric I go… WhileContinue reading "VII:The Importance of Muscle Balancing and The Correlation Between Mind, Body and Spirit"
If you guessed WATER you are correct! We can survive days without food but only 3 days without water – MAX Water is critical to survival! How much water is enough? As a general rule, measure your fluid intake by your fluid output…your frequency of urination. If well hydrated once every 1 ½ to 2Continue reading "What is the ONE thing You Can’t Live Without?"
Proponents say that alkalized water can boost your metabolism, reduce acid in your bloodstream, and help your body absorb nutrients more quickly, among other benefits. Alkalinity is also potentially a problem because it is antibacterial, so it could potentially disrupt the balance of your body’s beneficial bacteria. If you drink alkaline water ALL the time,Continue reading "Water – Alkaline vs. Acidic still a debate…"
I see this everyday… Trying to save on calories so you either eat the protein by itself or just the carbs for breakfast. Guys, this is the wrong meal to be playing such games with. First and foremost, Breakfast is called breakfast for that very reason. It breaks the fast from the night before. TheContinue reading "How you are self-sabatoging your nutrition"
No doubt calories give you energy, but the wrong foods can be nothing but empty calories that end up in the wrong places. Nutrient density gives you the most nutrients for the least amount of calories. Simply put, the ratio of nutrients to calories. Nutrient-dense foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants –Continue reading "Nutrient Dense vs. Nutrient Poor ( part IV)"
Like Chia Seeds, Flax seeds are also high in Omega-3 essential fatty acids Flax seeds are also high in fiber both soluble and insoluble. And Lignans which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities Lignans may help protect against cancer by blocking enzymes that are involved in hormone metabolism and interfering with the growth andContinue reading "Flax Seeds"
Both are good sources of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. Instant oats are the most heavily processed. The groats have been chopped fine, flattened, pre-cooked & dehydrated before being packaged. This makes them cook faster & digest faster, making you feel hungry sooner. Steel-cut oats are the whole oat groat which have been cut into pieces. BecauseContinue reading "Steel Cut vs. Instant Oatmeal"
I have found it difficult when these seemingly setbacks occur. Only to discover down the road that they were just as important a step as the one forward. Almost like recovering a lesson that you may have missed. And yet coming back stronger once you have mastered this. There is no measure of time toContinue reading "Two Steps Forward One Step Back"
For years I’ve been playing around with recipes trying to make healthier versions that would satisfy and remain tasty to the palate. My mother had mastered this art after my dad’s heart attack when trying to prepare Cuban and Turkish culinary dishes that were heart healthy that my dad could and would eat. She hadContinue reading "Pumpkin Muffins & Protein Pumpkin Pancakes (Wheat & Gluten-Free)"
If you remove the fat you have to replace it with something else to give it flavor … how bout SUGAR … this would then drive “America’s per capita sugar consumption up by a third. “ if not more and support the sugar industry. Just after I posted last week’s blog my friend and colleagueContinue reading "Remember the FAT FREE hype? – Would you believe that was a government conspiracy theory to propel SUGAR industry profits $$$$"
Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
I could talk about the importance of skeletal alignment, improved posture and improved proprioception but instead I’m going to go off the beaten path and refer to the correlation between mind, body and spirit, and how the physical manifests the spirit and what the spirit needs will manifest physically. Into the esoteric I go… WhileContinue reading "VII:The Importance of Muscle Balancing and The Correlation Between Mind, Body and Spirit"
Both are good sources of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. Instant oats are the most heavily processed. The groats have been chopped fine, flattened, pre-cooked & dehydrated before being packaged. This makes them cook faster & digest faster, making you feel hungry sooner. Steel-cut oats are the whole oat groat which have been cut into pieces. BecauseContinue reading "Steel Cut vs. Instant Oatmeal"
For years I’ve been playing around with recipes trying to make healthier versions that would satisfy and remain tasty to the palate. My mother had mastered this art after my dad’s heart attack when trying to prepare Cuban and Turkish culinary dishes that were heart healthy that my dad could and would eat. She hadContinue reading "Pumpkin Muffins & Protein Pumpkin Pancakes (Wheat & Gluten-Free)"
