Clean Eating
Clean Eating
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Sugar… is it really sweet?
Sugar…is it really sweet? I’m having a great time working on my new TV show! It’s a challenge writing, producing and editing, but a great learning experience, and I have the control! [canvakala-video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYe0vGXCgI” width=”400″ height=”300″] In this latest edition of Thin Strong Healthy, I dig deep into sugar…why we love it, why it doesn’t love us back and much, much more. Did you know sugar is as addictive as cocaine, if not more so? It lights up the pleasure centers in our brains and makes us feel good. The down side is the damage it does when we eat it for years and years. Many of us, even those…
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Regular Table Salt vs Sea Salt
Regular Table Salt vs Sea Salt Are you a salt lover? I wasn’t, but now I am, because I switched the type salt I was using. It made all the difference in taste as well as in health value! How much salt should you have every day; what is the difference between regular table salt vs sea salt; and why is one better than the other for you? Did you know the average American consumes 3,400 mgs (milligrams) of salt every day? To put this in perspective, the average recommended daily intake of sodium is be 1500-2300 mgs of salt, and people who are on a salt restricted diet should…
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Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen…do you know about this list?
Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen Have you ever heard of the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen?? You’ve decided to eat a cleaner, healthier diet; that’s a great step! But, how do you know where to start? How do you keep the cost of food under control and still eat a healthy diet? How do you know what needs to be organic and what can be conventionally grown? These are all questions I faced when I decided to change how I was eating, and I know I’m not alone. I hear from people all the time… how they would love to eat more organic food, but it’s so much…
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Prebiotics for Gut Health…Do you need them to feel better?
Prebiotics for Gut Health Sometimes there are things I would prefer to keep to myself…to keep private. However, to be true to my commitment to you… to be transparent about health and to be of service to you in your quest for better health, sometimes I have to put myself out there. This is one of those times, and it ends up being a discussion about prebiotics for gut health. Earlier this summer I had a bout with an intestinal bug for two or three days. It left me in a state that was really beginning to frighten me. My bouts of “intestinal distress” in the aftermath were sudden and…
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Coffee, good or bad?
Coffee, good or bad? If you’re a coffee lover but want to eat and drink to stay healthy, all the reports and information on coffee are so conflicting and confusing! Some say drink it, it helps you stay healthy and keeps your brain sharp, and other reports say to stay away…it stimulates the production of cortisol which causes inflammation and contributes to disease and premature aging. So, the question remains…coffee, good or bad? Dr. Mark Hyman, one of my favorite nutritional gurus, wrote a fantastic post on this very subject titled Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? In it, he writes, “In a recent animal study, researchers saw improvements…
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Eat for Productivity- You’ll Be Surprised at the Difference it Makes!
Eat for Productivity Do you remember the song “Dem Bones” with the words, ”The ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone; the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone” and so on? It’s so true; everything is connected. Your gut, your heart, your brain. Food choices affect how your organs perform and ultimately, your food choices affect your productivity. If you’re an entrepreneur, this is big news, and you want to pay close attention and be sure to eat for productivity! Think for a minute about times when you’re really sharp and productive and times when you struggle. What did you eat before you worked at peak performance; what did…
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Lentil Bean Veggie Burgers…It was a surprise!
Lentil Veggie Bean Burgers I love it when I discover something really easy and delicious, and it absolutely delights me when it happens quite by accident! This time the accident turned out to be Lentil Bean Veggie Burgers that were “meaty” and delicious!! Last week I made a vegetarian mixture to go over Organic brown rice and quinoa pasta. The result was ok, but it was not my favorite creation, and I had quite a bit left over. The next night, I decided to make burgers out of it. This was a complete experiment, but often it can turn out well…and it’s always a fun adventure! I took some of…
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Happy National Olive Day!
Happy National Olive Day! Did you know today is National Olive Day? It is, and I am so excited, because I love olives. I love everything about them…all the different kinds, the delicious olive oil, and that they are sooo healthy for you! Do you have a favorite type of olive? I think my favorite is probably the calamata olive, although I love the black oil cured ones, green ones…I guess I love them all. They are so versatile too! I chop them up and put them on salads, in socca (a gluten free bread I make), in omelets and so on. Olive oil is wonderful for cooking and as…
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How Do I Replace Soda When I Need Something Refreshing to Drink?
How Do I Replace Soda? What do you do when you’re making healthy food and beverage choices and you just want something special? You’re probably asking…how do I replace soda? When you remember the not-so-good ole days when you’d reach for a can of soda when you’re thirsty, what do you do now? The answer is easier than you think. We’ll talk about three easy, healthy recipes you can make to treat yourself. First, let’s talk about refreshment. Let’s say you just want a soda, but you don’t want all the sugar, fake sugar, salt and chemicals in your old go-to brand. Here’s a quick recipe for you to try. …
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How to begin eating organic without spending a fortune
How to begin eating organic I constantly hear people saying they would love to eat organic, but it’s so expensive. I understand as I’m always watching prices and trying to shop smart myself. From my perspective, if you think eating organic is expensive, try getting really sick and see what that does to your budget! With that in mind, let’s talk about how to begin eating organic. We’ll talk about three foods you can easily switch to begin your organic adventure. They’re items that you probably (or should) eat often, and the organic versions are usually easy to find. Because a huge fresh salad should always be on the menu,…
