Post-Lunch Dip? The “food coma” explained.

Post-Lunch Dip? The “food coma” explained.

Sit up, look alive and wipe that drool from your face. If you felt great until lunch, but now you'll jump at the chance to catch a few Zs anywhere, chances are your diet is throwing you off. Quantity and Quality of Carbs: I'll keep this short at sweet. Carbohydrates...
Green Lights, Red Lights and Body Sabotage

Green Lights, Red Lights and Body Sabotage

It's one of those days. You didn't get the best night of sleep. You had the longest day and have no energy left. One little cookie won't make that big of a difference. You cut your workout short because you needed to [fill in the blank]. Being healthy is great - there...
Dessert for Breakfast: 5 Morning Meals to Avoid

Dessert for Breakfast: 5 Morning Meals to Avoid

It's safe to say that the general public is well aware of its collective sugar addiction. For many, sugar fixes start in the morning and end in the evening, sending our insulin levels on a dangerous roller coaster ride that is out of control.  The only thing more...
Thai Turkey Chili…delicious and good for you, too!

Thai Turkey Chili…delicious and good for you, too!

  Yesterday I hosted a chili cook off. Over a dozen crock pots filled with variations of veggie, turkey or meaty chili lined my dining room table. Everything was really good, but there was one pot that stood out from the rest, probably because it tasted most...
Turn Back the Clock with this Juice

Turn Back the Clock with this Juice

I made a promise to myself to start juicing more in the New Year. I've got this great juicer and it wasn't getting the attention it deserved. I'm not really interested in juicing just oranges, red apples, grapes or other high glycemic fruits because a) I don't drink...
Food, Fitness and Fat Loss

Food, Fitness and Fat Loss

Fueling your body before and after a good workout is important, but not hard to do after you get into a good routine. If you're eating healthy foods that are right for your body type, the rest is all about timing, portions and how you choose to sweat! When are you...
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