I’ve often heard that dieting doesn’t work; that people often rebound to their original weight, or worse yet, rebound to a higher weight. I’ve heard many explanations but I’ve never seen a better one than this: The fact that is often overlooked is fat cells, especially those around our midsection, exist to protect us. AContinue reading “Why doesn’t traditional or fad dieting work?”
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Almond-Crusted Salmon with Leek and Lemon Cream
A great recipe to enjoy salmon with many other flavors. Although there are a few steps to coordinate, the effort is well worth the enjoyment of these harmonized flavors. Since the sauce can be made ahead, it is possible to simplify the dinner time prep. Enjoy! Makes 2 Servings. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium leek,Continue reading “Almond-Crusted Salmon with Leek and Lemon Cream”
Moroccan-Spiced Warm Lentil and Steak Salad
This recipe represents the great flavors of Morocco! Pair it with a side of broccoli to add flavor and color.We love the flavors so we like to up the spice quantities when cooking this favorite! Ingredients: (2 servings) Salad:1 cup lentils, picked through, rinsed, and drained1/4 teaspoon turmeric1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/2 medium red onion,Continue reading “Moroccan-Spiced Warm Lentil and Steak Salad”
A gift beyond belief
Did you ever want to go to a show but the performance ticket price was way beyond your means? Well, in a large town the most powerful man wanted all the citizens to have the ability to attend, so he bought all the tickets and sent a flyer to every citizen to tell them theyContinue reading “A gift beyond belief”
Step up your exercise with this!!
Do you want to know how we’re taking our fitness to the next level? This is it! We joined Orangetheory fitness in late July, and about that time we got our hands on a couple of these products. We guarantee that they are decreasing our perception of our efforts during workout and helping us withContinue reading “Step up your exercise with this!!”
Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients. Are you getting what your body really needs?
Pretty much everyone understands that you need macronutrients for your body to survive. These are carbs, fats, and proteins. What people often fail to realize is that the body also needs micronutrients to survive. These are vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants, etc. The difference is the amount of time before our body recognizes the deficiency. IfContinue reading “Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients. Are you getting what your body really needs?”
Research Shows Nutrition is Much Better at Improving Mental Health than Prescription Medication
It’s mind-blowing when you see headlines like these: “Research Shows Nutrition is Much Better at Improving Mental Health than Prescription Medication”. We’re talking ADHD, depression, schizophrenia, and bi-polar disorders here folks! Wow! Read on, here’s the article link. We have found the best nutrition system ever that covers solutions that not only include balanced meals,Continue reading “Research Shows Nutrition is Much Better at Improving Mental Health than Prescription Medication”
This is often called a “beer belly” but it really is a “toxin belly”. Let me explain…
Good news for beer drinkers! On this Labor Day weekend there will likely be much beer consumed and perhaps apprehension about what we’re doing to ourselves. There might even be people that tell us to ‘layoff’ the beer! I’m not saying to not be mindful of calories or drinking to excess but that belly mayContinue reading “This is often called a “beer belly” but it really is a “toxin belly”. Let me explain…”
Sun does not cause skin cancer
Isn’t it interesting how the incidence of skin cancer in the 1950s was rare but rose steadily afterwards in correlation with the advent of processed foods? I might not be a medical doctor but I do my research and my research says: “Enjoying being in the sun does not, in itself, cause skin cancer.” ItContinue reading “Sun does not cause skin cancer”
Dont’ do it!
Our body gives us subtle warnings when we need to adjust things. Eventually our day-to-day choices will have an impact. Don’t ignore the signs, take action! Our body is an amazing machine but it needs the right fuel to do the job and so often people lose sight of that. I’ve made conscious choices toContinue reading “Dont’ do it!”
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