Everyday Health & Weight Loss
Did you know that Canada’s Food Guide no longer includes how many servings of different foods to include daily, but urges people to eat more of some things and less of others? They say to eat more fruits and vegetables and less meat. The iconic rainbow of the Canada’s Food Guide recommended eating 4-10 servings …
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I remember when the Atkins Diet gained popularity there were many health professionals that tried to debunk the diet saying it was unhealthy and you were going to get heart disease. Many years later you will still not find any hard evidence that the diet is unhealthy and in fact, many health professionals were completely …
Have you ever read the back of a package of sweeteners found on the dining table in restaurants and coffee shops? These are the little blue, pink and yellow packages? Some of them have warning labels that say “This product contains 28% sodium cyclamate. Cyclamates should be used only on the advice of a physician.” …
Have you heard that sugar is bad for you? There is a lot of science now to back up what happens when you have too much sugar. Let’s start off by talking about how the body deals with sugar. When I am referring to sugar, I am not just talking about the white powder so …
I have been asked many times about drinking alcohol while following a low carb diet so here is the scoop. First, know that calories from alcohol are empty calories meaning they have no nutritional value. Also, alcohol will be metabolized before any other food or drink. Drinking alcohol can reduce the amount of fat your …
Top Remedies for Blood Sugar Issues Do you have blood sugar issues? Hypoglycemia, Pre-diabetes or diabetes? As you know by now I am a big advocate of the low carb lifestyle. Why? If we eat too much sugar or high-glycemic carbohydrates (white rice, cakes, crackers, bread, potatoes and cookies), we experience a rapid influx of …
In order to lose weight, there are a few factors to consider that a good weight loss supplement will address: Stress: You need to address stress. When you are stressed (mentally or physically) your body goes into the ‘fight or flight’ response. When this happens your body immediately stores fat. It is our coping mechanism. …
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The one thing I quickly realized when following a low carb diet is to BE PREPARED! A lot of us (including me) are lazy cooks. If my husband isn’t cooking for me I would tend to open a can of tuna and have a tuna sandwich. It’s simple, easy and fast and quite filling for …
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Finding Alternates to Sugary Foods/Drinks: If you’re addicted to sugar or carbs and want to reduce/eliminate them but don’t know how, here are some alternatives to some of them: Soda pop: One can of regular soda pop has at least 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. Many of you drink more than one can per …
Eliminating Added Sugar Sugar is hidden in many foods that we consume on a daily basis, such as sodas, fruit juices, candies, and ice cream. In fact, one can of soda has over 10 teaspoons of sugar in it! It also lurks in almost all processed foods, including breads, meats, and even your favorite condiments …
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