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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Is 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…

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A 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…

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Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load. Is there a difference?

Have you ever had your blood sugar levels tested or heard about eating to balance blood sugar? Have you wondered about the science behind how foods affect blood sugar? Or more importantly, which foods affect your blood sugar more than others? If so, this post is for you. It’s all about the glycemic index and…

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Saving my sister’s life with food

The food abuse had been going on for years, leading to obesity, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.  This  was managed with a myriad of medications. I think at one point she told me she was on nine different medications!  Some 20 years later, it all came to a head with a medical crisis (though there were many…

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