Grapefruit & Medications: Not A Love Story
There’s no doubt about it: Grapefruit is good for you! It’s rich in vitamin C-rich, low in sugar, and contains vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. It has a low glycemic index and does not spike your blood sugar when you eat it. The pink and red varieties also contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It’s definitely…
Read MoreStaying Hydrated in the Holiday Season
Water is life… but staying hydrated during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be challenging. Did I drink anything today? Oh no, I forgot my water bottle AGAIN! Why is my skin so dry and itchy/flaky? Being dehydrated not only feels yucky, it’s bad for us in so many ways. That’s because…
Read More5 Natural Ways to Bust Belly Bloating
Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps a few little “bubbles” escape…which is a welcome relief but potentially embarrassing! Well, you aren’t alone! Bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. Bloating happens when your gut has trouble digesting what you just ate. The symptoms…
Read MorePhytic Acid: Antioxidant or Anti-Nutrient?
Do you soak your seeds or grains before cooking? People who eat a lot of nuts and seeds, grains and legumes know how hard they can be to digest. So they learned to soak them before eating or cooking to help improve their digestibility and, in some cases, increase their nutrition. Did you know soaking…
Read MorePsst. Have you heard the latest buzzword for a health promoting substance called Nitric oxide?
It’s not the stuff you get at the dentist’s office (that’s nitrous oxide). Nitric oxide is a gas we make within our own bodies. It’s made from an enzyme called Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase — eNOS for short — found in our endothelial cells (those are the cells that line all the blood vessels throughout…
Read MoreThree Must-Eat Healthy Breakfast Foods
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” healthy breakfast food recipes? Or do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? The most important thing you can do is 1) eat breakfast, 2) make sure your breakfast is based on protein. Getting some protein at each…
Read MoreDoes dining out have to sabotage your health goals?
Rick and I had a date night on Saturday. We tried a new restaurant and sat at a table with a view of the ocean. It’s migratory season here on the west coast and there were many birds resting on the shoreline. We were entertained by eagles hunting and being chased by seagulls, and then…
Read MoreSemaglutide for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
Repeat after me: There is no magic potion. There is no magic potion. There is no magic potion. When it appears there is one, it usually comes with severe consequences. And that is what we are reading about in the news about weight loss these days. A pharmaceutical drug — Semaglutide — is being hailed…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Reasons Why Your Intense HIIT Workouts Could Be Causing Weight Gain
With the rise of Crossfit workouts, box-style gyms, and circuit training, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) has been rising in popularity exponentially. And rightly so. HIIT workouts involve working at a high level of intensity for a short period of time, followed by a period of rest. Lather, rinse, repeat. These interval-style workouts can not only…
Read MoreHow Much Protein is Enough?
Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it’s critical for health. Without protein, your body wouldn’t be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, or even think or have good moods. Protein’s great benefits also include boosting metabolism, increasing satiety (feeling full after a meal),…
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