How to get healthy digestion and lose weight

We’ve all seen the commercials promoting how fiber will keep you “regular.” But fiber does so much more than that! Fiber is a type of carbohydrate, and it is unique in its composition because our bodies cannot digest it. Which means that it moves through our body without being broken down into sugar the way…

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My lesson in food shopping

What is one thing every single person does that intimately links our health to the environment? Eat. We are interconnected with our ecosystems, nature, and the Earth. When things start sliding off course, it affects us internally. The changing climate impacts weather patterns that can cause floods, droughts, excessive heat, extreme weather events, and food…

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Why you need to pay attention to the weight loss pyramid

Are you paying attention to the Weight Loss Pyramid? When someone sets out on a weight loss journey, they typically assume that they need to ramp up their exercise and eat better. These two things are important but they are not equal… and there are a variety of things to consider. Think of it as a…

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Counting calories and other diet myths busted

Figuring out the right diet for you is challenging! And it is made even harder by all of the information – good and bad – readily available online. It’s important to recognize that not all of the information that we read and/or believe is actually true when it comes to dieting and your body. Here…

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How not to let your diet add stress to your life.

Just like everything else in life, there will be ups and downs in the way that you eat. No human eats perfectly all the time. But healthy individuals make healthy choices more times than not. Instead of looking at the way you are currently eating as “good” or “not good”… Consider how you are eating…

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Signs you need a cleanse

There are times when I feel like I want to give my body a break. This happens when I’ve over indulged in food (I love to eat it ), and wine.  Living in wine country will do that!  You’ve probably had this experience yourself at one time or another. The idea of a body refresh…

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Do 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…

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