Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, you’re in a very crowded club. A 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nine out of 10 American adults are missing the mark, when it comes to eating…
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WHAT IS INSULIN RESISTANCE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOUR WEIGHT
I’ve had my own issues with hormones. I was eating right, exercising regularly, but no matter what, I couldn’t lose weight. I was even gaining weight and looking puffier. I was doing everything right, but something just wasn’t clicking with my body. The weight just stayed put. So, I started doing research on my own. A…
5 Myths About Cravings That Might Be Holding You Back
Imagine you’ve been on a healthy-eating kick. Everything is going great. You’re skipping the drive-thru, you’re passing up that second slice of pizza, you’re snacking on apples and adding a side salad to dinner. Then — wham! — out of nowhere a craving strikes and you find yourself elbow-deep in a tub of Rocky Road ice cream….
Healthy Summer Snacks
Summer time is a fun filled time with barbecues, baseball games, pool time, and beach fun. Grabbing a bunch of processed snacks to hit the road is less than healthy and can get expensive. Here are some great snacks for the whole family to enjoy without feeling guilty. Cucumber and Apples I love to chop…