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.” …
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Tell me this doesn’t look delicious! I personally love pumpkin recipes and am going to make this one for myself! Pumpkin Coffee Cake Ingredients Cake 5 Eggs separated 1/2 Cup (58g) Coconut flour 1/2 Cup (107g) Erythritol or sweetener 1/2 Cup (113g) Butter, unsalted softened 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Vanilla …
Coconut Oil Debate
I was watching Dr. Oz last week and he had on 2 doctors debating about whether coconut oil is good for us or bad for us. He was urged to do this show because of the latest article from the American Heart Association (AHA) saying that saturated fat is bad for you and will cause …
Have You Heard of Caralluma Fimbriata for Weight Loss?
Do you have a voracious appetite? Do you find yourself munching and you’re not even hungry? I just watched this video from a bariatric doctor who talked about Caralluma Fimbriata which is a natural cactus plant extract which comes from India, and it’s supposed to decrease appetite and support weight loss. The plant has been eaten …
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What Happens When You Eat Too Much Sugar
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 …
Have you Heard of Forskolin for Weight Loss?
Dr. Oz has talked about it and many celebrities have made claims that it has helped them lose a lot of weight, but does it really work? Many of us will try anything for weight loss and most of us want that quick fix. Firstly, let me say that I have never tried a single …
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26 Weight Loss Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based
Drink Water, Especially Before Meals: It is often claimed that drinking water can help with weight loss, and this is true. Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24-30% over a period of 1-1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories. One study showed that drinking a half liter (17 oz) of water about …
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Cheesy Oven Baked Brie
Who doesn’t love baked brie? Try this recipe and use some low carb gluten free crackers or even celery sticks for scooping up this delicious cheesy dish! Ingredients: 9 oz. Brie cheese or Camembert cheese 2 oz. pecan nuts or walnuts 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or fresh thyme or fresh parsley 1 …
Fat Burning Foods
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could eat and the foods you eat help you burn fat? What a concept…but there are foods that help you lose weight. Some foods either help you build muscle, some promote fat burning, and some simply use energy (burn calories) just to digest them! Keep in mind that that …
What Exactly is Ketosis and is it Good or Bad For Me?
When you eat carbohydrates, they break down into glucose which is the main source of fuel for your bodies. If however you eat very few carbs and only moderate amounts of protein (excess protein can be converted to blood sugar), your body will look for alternate ways to get energy from and it starts to …
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