Most of us know the Chia seeds from the holiday commercials about Chia pets, or maybe you have experimented with the Chia herb gardens. What more and more people are starting to realize is that the Chia seed can bring an enormous benefit to their lives as a part of their diet. Over the past […]
blood sugar
Can Going Gluten Free Help You Lose Weight?
In dieting, we all know that there are many diets and so many different plans. Choosing one may be overwhelming. When new concepts appear on the weight loss market, there are always people willing to give the new plan a try hoping it will be “the plan” that finally works. There are several new diets […]
Is Fast Food Making Americans Sicker?
In addition to the burgers and fries that we consume on a huge scale, fast food also refers to foods that we purchase at the grocery store and “prepare” at home. These heat-and-serve meals are particularly bothersome because most people don’t even realize they’re consuming fast food. Often called convenience foods, these types of foods […]
Is Sugar Addiction Real? How do You Fight It?
A recent study conducted by Harvard’s David Ludwig found that sugar can, in fact, be quite addicting. Why? You see, foods high in sugar content raise blood sugar dramatically – more than other types of foods. This spike in blood sugar stimulates a portion of the brain that is infamous for additions – even hard-core […]
White Flour Is in Everything: How to Avoid It
Ladies, I wanted to give you more info on avoiding white flour and refined flour since this is one of the goals of this month’s weight loss challenge. White, bleached, processed flour – there are many reasons to avoid it and hardly a single reason to keep it in your diet. It’s unhealthy; it causes […]
Hidden Sugars – The Many Names of Processed Sugar
Processed, refined sugars go by different names – names you might not recognize as being processed sugar. It’s very easy for someone who is not familiar with all the hidden names of sugar to erroneously consume large amounts of the stuff. So, if you’re trying to eliminate processed sugars from your diet – or at […]
