There are many fad diets and many quick fix weight-loss drugs, pills and products marketed today. The truth is, there is no quick fix or fad that works for long term health, weight-loss or sleep, mood and hormone improvement. [ ... ]
So now that we understand the physiology of why sugar is addictive, what can we do about it? Here are my top 10 recommendations on how to kick your sugar cravings to the curb and regain control of your brain. 1. Have a high-protein [ ... ]
Day to day finding simple ways to get all of the vegetables and fruits into our diet that we should can be difficult and a perfect solution is the healthy, nutrient packed smoothie! The smoothie I am talking about is not a milkshake, [ ... ]
One of my favorite oils to use when cooking at home is coconut oils. Coconut oil has historically had a bad reputation because it is high in saturated fat. However, new studies show that there is no association between saturated [ ... ]
Spring is upon us! With longer days and warmer temperatures, many of us are ready to step up our fitness routines (or begin new ones!). The benefits of leading an active lifestyle cannot be overstated. Exercise controls weight, [ ... ]
The fast paced and high-stress lifestyle accepted by most Westerners is slowly working to reverse the health and wellness efforts many of us make on a daily basis. Efforts made to eat healthy, sleep right, exercise and spend time [ ... ]
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) (Pasiakos, September 2013) consuming more protein may protect you from losing muscle mass while trying [ ... ]
