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Is Wheat Giving You A Belly

Many of us are constantly struggling with the battle of the bulge and can’t just seem to get the weight off. We are not alone, as over 1/3 of the US population is obese. What many of us don’t realize is that a common “staple” of our diet may be a huge culprit in the obesity epidemic. The old food pyramid features bread, pasta, and other grains as the predominant food in our diets. But, many experts believe that an increase in wheat consumption and hybridization of wheat may be a big contributing…

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Balancing Women's Hormones Naturally

Hormones affect every biological system.  They are the body's chemical messengers and without them, nothing works correctly.  In women, they govern reproduction, plus metabolizing food, proper immune function, physical and emotional responses to stress and the aging of cells. Hormone imbalance can occur at any age.  In young women, imbalances are caused by obesity, and the presence of toxic estrogenic chemicals in today's dairy products and meat, personal care products, plastics, food containers…

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3 Myths That Keep Us Fat

Myth # 1 - You must count calories to lose weight

This myth has been busted by science time and time again. Here are the results from one study:

Over 12 weeks people on a low-carb diet lost 223% more weight than people on a low-fat diet.

Here's the kicker... The low-carb group ate 63% MORE CALORIES than the low-fat group!

 

Myth # 2 - Exercise is the best way to lose weight

When it comes to losing weight, diet trumps exercise every time.

Now does this mean you shouldn't exercise? Hardly. There a…

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes



Roasted Root Veggies with Turkey

 

 Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients …

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7 Weight Loss "AHA'S"

1. Attempting to lose weight by eating less and exercising more only works well if your metabolism is healthy and you have good adrenal function.

2. If you have a damaged metabolism (which most have from constant dieting) then caloric restriction and excessive cardiovascular exercise can lead to weight loss resistance.

3. High cortisol leads to problems with fat burning and low cortisol compounds the problem. Cortisol needs to be balanced in order to burn fat at an optimal level.

4. Missing even a …

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Health Care VS Sick Care

If you're a regular reader of this newsletter/blog you'll know I don't often talk about the health care system in this country. I'm usually giving tips on how to stay healthy, maintain your weight, etc. However after watching a program on CNN on healthcare and thinking about the extremely high premiums I pay as a small business owner, I'm writing about it. There are many opinions when it comes to health care but it's clear we are living in a time where our health care system is actually a sick c…

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Cleansing and Weight Loss

You've likely heard of many types of cleansing programs and wonder are they good for me and will it help me lose weight? Cleansing and detoxification is a confusing subject for many and with good reason. You can look online and in stores and find many different ways to cleanse. Are they all good, can they be harmful, what will I eat, will I be in the bathroom all day? These are the typical questions that come to mind for many.

Cleansing has been around for centuries and is utilized by many cultur…

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5 Keys To Successful Weight Loss

Key # 1 - Regulate Your Insulin Levels

Insulin is your body's fat storing hormone and when you eat high glycemic carbs like pasta, rice, potatoes, breads, cereals and sugar you are raising insulin levels. Too much insulin locks the doors to the fat cells, making fat burning next-to-impossible.You can regulate insulin by eliminating sugar and processed carbs, and eating quality protein, fat and vegetables.

Key # 2 - Lower Your Cortisol Levels

Cortisol is a stress hormone released by the adren…

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Controlling Cholesterol Naturally

Much has been said and written about cholesterol over the years. Lipitor and other statin drugs continue to be one of the top selling pharmaceuticals year after year.  Cholesterol is just one risk factor for heart disease but it gets the most attention. Another important number to know is your CRP level-C-Reactive Protein. This is a measure of inflammation in your body and it is a better predictor of a heart attack than cholesterol levels. It's important to note just as many people die of a hear…

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Weight Loss Success-Beyond the Calorie Model

It's late December and you know what that means. Millions will once again make resolutions and attempt to lose weight. What weight loss mantra will you follow this year? Does this sound familiar to you? All you have to do in order to lose weight is create a calorie deficit-burn more through exercise and consume less from food. Sounds so simple doesn't it. Did you know that science is now showing there is much more to weight loss than simply playing the calorie game? What else affects your weight…

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