Many of my clients have sugar cravings, and it’s often the reason they come to work with me in the first place. I frequently get questions about sugar, and how much is okay to eat, and whether we should be avoiding it completely. I’m shedding some light on sugar cravings in this article, and sharing why sugar isn’t just empty calories – it’s actually much worse than that.
We all know we’re supposed to be drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Most of us also know that water is important because it improves cell function, helps detoxify our system, and even prevents fluid retention. But did you know that water makes up more than half of your body weight? It’s true – our bodies are about 60% water, and every single system we rely needs water to function properly. No wonder being properly hydrated is so essential to our health.
My goal today is to convey that avocados don’t make you fat. Sure, if you are eating a diet high in saturated animal fats, white bread and very little raw foods, adding an avocado daily is not going to initiate weight loss. The key is substitution. If you can substitute avocado for other heavier, cooked fats it is a win win situation.
Three New Ways to Detox This Spring
Ever since I started my health coaching business, I’ve had clients ask me which detox programs I think are worth doing. Spring is the prime time to participate in a detox – we simply need to glance outside our doors to see trees in bloom, bulbs coming up and animals rearing their young to know that new life is beginning all around us. Springtime also allows us to reset our habits and start fresh – detoxes can be a great starting point in making changes to your eating and wellness habits.
Stress is at the core of our discussion today. All age groups have some form of stress. Stress is related to our innate fight or flight mechanism that dictates how our body reacts to fear and other strains. The hormone producing reaction is related to the lifestyles of our earliest human ancestors. The mechanism was critical for their survival.
Asparagus has always been the culinary equivalent of daffodils in my mind as the signal that spring is really here. Steaming, roasting, sautéing, creaming into a soup, there’s virtually no end to the delicious ways to enjoy this tender vegetable.
Seasonal eating, along with eating locally, have been some of the hottest food trends over the past few years. Both are great concepts, and when you focus on eating seasonally, you often wind up eating more local foods at the same time – it’s a win-win.
Even better, seasonal eating can help you boost your immune system, drop weight, and makes your food taste better. Check out five great reasons to start eating seasonally now.
March is almost here, and with it come the first thoughts of spring! This year as we prepare for warmer weather, consider a spring cleaning not just for your house, but for a healthy body filled with energy.
Heart Full Of Love Raw Chocolate Recipes
It’s February, which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year, I invite you to treat your sweetie (and yourself!) to rich and delicious chocolatey treats that not only taste good, but are good for you, too.
Permaculture: Greening The Desert
“You can fix all the world’s problems with a garden”, says Geoff Lawton, a permaculture consultant, designer and teacher. Really? All the problems? Well, that might be a bit over-simplified, but this five minute video documenting some of his work in the hyper-arid desert of Jordan comes close.
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