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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The grain series is coming to and end! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read each post and hopefully, benefit from the lessons taught. 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 …
