There’s nothing quite like the holidays to highlight how rampant sugar excess runs in our culture. While I'm all for a sweet treat, and enjoying the holiday magic, it can be really detrimental to our health goals to over indulge in the sweet treats. This is especially hard for women who are struggling with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
Read MoreWhat is a glycemic load, you ask? And why should you consider it when selecting the foods you eat? Understanding this can be helpful when you are trying to manage blood sugar levels, like in diabetes or if you’re aiming for steady energy throughout the day, wanting to balance hormones, help with weight loss, and prevent insulin resistance.
Read MoreAs the holiday treat train approaches the station, nobody wants to miss out on all the goodies! Just because you may be living with diabetes doesn’t mean everything has to be off limits, treat wise. There are still options to indulge, it just takes a little bit of extra mindfulness with ingredients and moderation around treat intake. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite diabetic friendly ingredients and why they are supportive to a diabetic lifestyle when consumed mindfully.
Spring is the perfect time to get off of the sugar rollercoaster in time for the ease of warm weather. I’ve even roped my husband into detoxing alongside me, because let’s face it, going off sugar-cold turkey can be hard. If you’re finding yourself in the midst of sugar addiction, read on. I’ve put together a list of effective ways to set yourself up to nix the sugar habit with ease.
Read MoreDo you feel like you wake up every morning tired, no matter how early you go to bed, and feel like you have to drag yourself through your day, again and again, relying on your morning coffee, and your afternoon coffee to make it through the day? Fatigue is a common complaint I hear amongst my patients, and there are many reasons why someone might be experiencing ongoing tiredness.
Let’s face it... It can be REALLY hard to stay on track with a healthy lifestyle over the holidays. Temptation is aplenty, coziness abounds. It can be easy to get swept up with all of the festivities and suddenly realize you’re well established on the sugar rollercoaster, and it’s been weeks since you moved your body. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite tips to enjoy this season, without getting totally thrown off track.
Hangry (adj) : irritable or angry because of hunger. Okay, hands up if you can relate: You’re busy, you’re stressed, and suddenly everything feels like the end of the world and then you have lunch and you’re back to being a happy camper.
Craving sugar? Stop right where you are and follow this checklist. Plus I share 5 healthy ways to Satisfy an Incessant Sweet Tooth.
Read MoreIf you’re finding yourself in the midst of sugar addiction, read on. I’ve put together a list of effective ways to set yourself up to nix the sugar habit with ease.
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