Posts Tagged ‘Diet’
How Much Protein is Enough?
Protein Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it’s critical for health. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, and even think and have good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Not to…
Read MoreSimple Trick Too Not Over Eat
Many people experience hunger as starving or stuffed. It is important to learn to navigate the middle ground between hungry and full if you want to lose and maintain weight loss. The 80% full rule encourages people to stop eating before they feel full but are no longer hungry. Or in other words, it’s about…
Read MoreRaw vs. cooked: Which is healthier?
Find out how to get more nutrition from your food with these easy tips
Read MoreIs there an “Ideal” diet to achieve perfect health?
This past summer Forbes came out with it’s “Best Diets of 2021” list. (See the full list here: https://www.forbes.com/health/body/best-diets/) The Mediterranean Diet held the top ranking spot because of its “ “harmonic combination” of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” And the Flexitarian Diet, aka the “semi-vegetarian” diet, came in at number two. A flexitarian diet is for…
Read MoreTired of counting calories and obsessing about how much you eat? Consider focusing on this instead!
There is no shortage of health information available on the internet, in the media, and from well-meaning family and friends. But some of that information may be doing you more harm than good. In this post I spill the beans about some common healthy eating myths and what matters just as much or even more…
Read MoreDo Calories Count?
What’s more important calories or hormones? This is a frequently asked, question, particularly when it comes to weight control. Though there isn’t a simple answer to that question, hormones are major players when it comes to hunger, satiety, weight control and cravings. However calories do count, but what matters when it comes to dieting? Well…
Read MoreIs the Keto diet for you?
Ketogenic Diet 101 I regularly get asked if the Metabolic Balance® program is based on the Ketogenic diet. The answer is no. However, it’s my preferred program for helping people lose weight and keep it off and in many cases see improvements in certain health conditions. Clients regularly describe how the program has improved their…
Read MoreA Blood work road map to your health goals
Here’s exactly how the Metabolic Balance® Diet will get you long term results. Just think about it. What’s the first thing you do when you think that something is wrong with your body? You most likely go to the doctor. And when you do go, they usually recommend blood work to make sure your blood…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue-What is it?
Adrenal fatigue is thought to be one of the (many) health issues that can be attributed to our high-stress lifestyles. Because there is no widely accepted definitive test for adrenal fatigue, it’s still quite controversial. Fatigue, cravings, inability to sleep, and mood swings are real. And common. Let’s dive into what we know about adrenal…
Read MoreThe Coconut Oil Craze
The Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too? This is where I want to say ‘Yes, absolutely you should’ (end of post). And like you, I dream of the day when a ‘miracle’ food will be discovered. Coconut oil isn’t it. But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes…
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