Are You Exercising At The Right Intensity?
How much (or what type of) exercise is needed to get results? In order to determine the intensity level with which you need to exercise, you’ll first have to determine what your desired “results” are. For many, the first result that comes to mind is weight loss or weight management. For others, it’s increased strength […]
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH?
There are numerous items I’d love to see people remove from their diets, but high on the list are artificial sweeteners. Many people have become dependent and addicted to these controversial substances—but most don’t even realize it. I understand that. At one point I used artificial sweeteners on a regular basis. I would consume diet soda, […]
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS IN MILK?
Our last post on artificial sweeteners provoked some interesting discussion on our Facebook page. We discussed the dangers of using artificial sweeteners in one’s diet, as well as healthier alternatives. In the same week we made our post, some new news came out about another place we may be seeing artificial sweeteners show up in our food supply […]
WHY “WHOLE” GRAINS MIGHT NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK: INTRODUCTION
WHOLE GRAINS: WHAT WE’VE BEEN TOLD Remember when we thought that eating fat made you fat? Turns out most people eliminated essential and necessary fat from their diet and turned to carbohydrates (grains and starches) to meet their dietary needs. The pasta industry loved it. How did that work out – people got FATTER, diabetes […]
WHY “WHOLE” GRAINS MIGHT NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK: PART 2 – IT’S AS SIMPLE AS SUGAR
Today we are continuing a series called “Why ‘Whole’ Grains Might Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think”. In our first post of this series, we discussed the many negative health effects that eating a diet high in grains and starches has had on many Americans. I shared my own journey of battling severe health […]
SNACK ATTACK! THE BEST HEALTHY SNACKS FOR WORK, AT HOME, OR ON THE GO
If you’re like most people, you make a plan to eat better! Breakfast begins the day just great with a nice green protein shake filled with spinach, protein powder, berries and Coconut oil. Lunch is a green salad with organic chicken, kale, chopped egg, veggies, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar dressing. And dinner will […]
WHY “WHOLE GRAINS” MAY NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK | PART 3: UNDERSTANDING THE GLYCEMIC LOAD
Our grain series continues today with our discussion of the Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and what this all means in relationship to grain consumption. Before jumping into today’s article, you may want to read our series introductory post Why Whole Grains May Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think and Part 2: It’s As Simple As […]
WHY WHOLE GRAINS MAY NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK – PART 4: THE ANTINUTRIENTS IN WHOLE GRAINS
Welcome to our series entitled “Why Whole Grains Might Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think”. If you are just joining us, check out our introductory post Why Whole Grains May Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think, Part 2: It’s As Simple As Sugar, and Part 3: Understanding the Glycemic Load. If you […]
NOT JUST A “GUT” FEELING: GUEST POST BY CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH CYNTHIA HENRICH
I’ve invited Cynthia Henrich, my IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) Health Coach to be a guest on our Exercise Coach Blog. Cynthia specializes in GI Health and wrote a very creative piece to give you a glimpse inside the inner workings of your intestines. I hope you are enlightened and informed.Gerianne Cygan BY: CYNTHIA HENRICH, […]
WHY WHOLE GRAINS MAY NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK, PART 5: LECTINS
Welcome to our series entitled “Why Whole Grains Might Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think”. If you are just joining us, check out our introductory post Why Whole Grains May Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think, then also Part 2: It’s As Simple As Sugar, Part 3: Understanding the Glycemic Load, and Part […]