Posts Tagged ‘belly’
Can’t Keep The Weight Off? This May Be Why..
You may think you are doing all the right things but it’s possible that the diet you are following is actually preventing you from reaching your goal weight and getting the body you want. Read on for the 5 most common diet mistakes that prevent people from losing weight. 1: You Don’t Get Enough Sleep. Did you know that getting plenty…
Read MoreCrave Sugar? – 7 Simple Things You Should Do
WHY is sugar is so addicting? Well – because sugar stimulate the brain the same way that drugs do. That’s why most people have trouble resisting ice cream, cookies, pasta, candies and other foods containing sugar and processed carbs. The more you eat them – the more you crave them! Curbing your sugar cravings may…
Read MoreTurkey Apple Stuffed Squash
This Stuffed Squash recipe from The Food Babe is the perfect fall dish to serve for dinner or as a side at one of your festive meal. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 small delicata or acorn squash 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1…
Read MoreLeaky Gut – What it is? What are the symptoms? What Should You Eat?
“Leaky gut” is a popular topic in the health and wellness spheres these days. It’s been blamed for many symptoms and conditions that seem to be all-too-common. Allergies, intolerances, joint pain, even autoimmune diseases can all be linked back to leaky gut. But what exactly is leaky gut? What causes it? What kinds of issues…
Read MoreWhat Does Your Food Label Really Mean?
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label? Here’s my four-step crash course on how to read food labels so that you can differentiate between mislabeled junk and truly healthy foods. Step 1: Serving Size The absolute most important part of the Nutrition Facts table is to note the serving size. Manufacturers often strategically choose the…
Read MoreHow Hormones Affect Your Energy And Weight?
Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight? Maybe not. It might actually be your (powerful) hormones.And I am not just talking about sex hormones here; I am referring to the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism,and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and weight. Let’s go…
Read MoreShould You Eat Breakfast If You Are Not Hungry?
You’ve heard time and again that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you skip breakfast, you’ll gain weight. BUT, what if you wake up in the morning, and you are just not hungry? THE ANSWER: Listen to your hunger and satiety signals! Don’t eat simply because it’s 7 a.m. Eat…
Read MoreYummy Low Carbs Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are a great use for leftover zucchini, and can be served with eggs at breakfast or with yogurt dill dip for a side dish. Ingredients 2 Zucchini’s – grated 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (OR VEGAN, DAIRY FREE CHEESE) 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 egg 1/4 cup coconut or almond flour 2 tbs chives…
Read MoreSalt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)
Yes, there are lots of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, etc. They come from salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium. In food, salt is used for…
Read MoreMediterranean Chicken Kabobs
These Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs are a quick and easy dinner when you are looking for a great summer meal. It’s a great way to fit veggies into a meal plan in a fun way. Ingredients 1 Lemon (juiced) 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp Oregano (dried) 4 cloves garlic — minced 4 tbsps Extra…
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