Grains such as wheat, corn, barley and rye - to name just a few - are making us FAT! Grains are very high in carbohydrates (high glycemic) and so are many gluten-free substitutes. Eating grains and these type substitutes creates high insulin levels in your body, which can cause weight gain and many other health [...]
Our whole life we’ve all been told how healthy dairy is for us because it builds strong bones. I’m sure you thought that dairy was the best way to get your calcium, right? Well, here’s the real scoop on dairy. Dairy is a Poor Choice for Calcium Animals have strong bones and they don’t consume [...]
Before we even get to the tips, did you know that the path you follow in the grocery store could help you eat right and avoid weight gain? When shopping, the healthiest foods are always around the perimeter of the store (fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, fish, poultry, eggs and meat). These are [...]
Just because you’re eating gluten-free, doesn’t mean you’re eating healthy. Carbs, sugars, unhealthy fats and additives, GMO’s and unpronounceable ingredients all can lurk in foods labeled “gluten-free”. Many of the traditional gluten-free substitutes are high in carbs, which have a high glycemic index that create high insulin levels that can cause weight gain and many [...]
Lose weight fast using a great tool called the Favorable Food List that I created to make it really easy. The Favorable Food List helps you choose foods low on the Glycemic Index - and as I described in my earlier blog post on eating the right balance of foods - the balance and pairings [...]
