Do you count numbers as part of your diet? Some people count calories. Others count carbs, sodium, fat, or added sugars. We know there are situations where it might be helpful to track these things, but let’s think differently for a moment. What if you took a different approach to counting and didn’t have to […]
We’ve all heard, “it’s important to have a healthy gut.” But what EXACTLY does that mean? And, maybe you have heard people talk about the “microbiome,” but wonder what in the world that is all about?! We want to shed some light on this topic. And, to help, we sought out the expertise of […]
Have you or someone you love just been told… “You have prediabetes” (or “you have diabetes”)? Unfortunately, this is currently happening at an alarming rate, and we have had numerous recent encounters with people facing this exact situation. According to the CDC, almost 12% of the U.S. population has diabetes. On top of that, 38% of […]
Do you ever wonder if you are getting enough iron? Have you been told you need to get more iron in your diet? If so, you’re not alone. We were doing a cooking demo a couple of weeks ago and one of the participants asked if there were specific things she could do […]
What if you could live to 100? And, we are talking about REALLY LIVING and REALLY THRIVING! Think of all the great moments, experiences and memories! Imagine being part of not just your grandchildren’s lives, but your great grandchildren…and great, great grandchildren! Have you heard of the Blue Zones project? Over a period of 10+ […]
Why is it so important to keep our cholesterol in check? Heart disease is the number one leading killer for both men and women! Because of this, it’s very important to keep our cholesterol at healthy levels, preferably below 200 mg/dl (preferably below 180). And even more importantly, keep the lousy LDL cholesterol to […]
What if you could lose weight and improve your health without feeling deprived and always hungry? Good news, you can! And one great way to do this is with legumes…how often do you include legumes in your routine? In a recent study, researchers conducted a test: caloric restriction vs. consuming legumes. One […]