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Processed Gluten-Free Food Isn’t Sugar Free

Processed gluten-free foods are everywhere now. Big name companies have come out with gluten-free versions of their brands. But don’t be fooled. Just because they are gluten-free does not mean that they are processed with healthy ingredients. In order to make the gluten-free food taste better sugar is added in some form. It may not… Read More“

Treat Stress Naturally

Stress is the brain’s response to any demand on the body. There are short-term and long-term stressors. A short-term stressor can be our response to feeling scared going through a haunted house. Long-term stressors include major life events like going through a divorce or a serious illness that can cause prolonged stress. Initially, stress causes… Read More“

Keep Diabetes At Bay

Egg Does a Body Good

Contrary to popular belief, eating a whole egg does not increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Yes, they contain cholesterol but GOOD cholesterol. Eggs actually improve your cholesterol profile by raising your HDL (good) cholesterol. They’re packed with high quality protein and actually help you lose weight by helping you feel fuller after a meal… Read More“

Having Trouble Losing Weight?

Here are three goals to lose weight (and probably counter to what you believe true): Eat more healthy fats – avocado, coconut oil, wild-caught fish Exercise less – working out too hard causes your body to make more cortisol. Exercise in short bursts of high intensity for about 20 minutes. Don’t overly restrict your diet… Read More“