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Sugar Facts you Need to KNOW!

Sugar is blamed for everything from diabetes to cavities.   How do you know if you are getting too much? Surveys have found that the average American consumes around 22.2 teaspoons of added sugar every day. According to the new guidelines, we should really be eating a fraction of that amo…

Free Food!

Free Foods are foods that 80 to 95% water and do not impact your blood sugar!  The following foods are free foods so PILE them up on your Plate! celery cucumbers tomatoes spinach salad greens asparagus broccoli mushrooms green beans red bell pepper carrots cantaloupe oranges

Move More Every Day!

Get moving! Research shows that just two 5-minute walks each day will get you started in the right direction if you have not been active in a while. Decide on a personal fitness goal and write it down. Start at 10 minutes each day, and progress to 30-45 minutes each da…

Power of the Peel

What is in the peeling?  Eat the following foods with the skin on!  Wash and buy organic if possible. Eggplants - the pretty purple skin contains a powerful antioxidant called nasunin, which has heart protecting qualities. Apples - Antioxidants in apples may reduce digestive tract inflamm…

Select the Right Proteins

Compare the following Proteins 6 oz porterhouse – 38g protein, 44 g fat, 16g saturated fat 6 oz salmon – 34 g protein, 4 g saturated fat, 18g good fat 1 cup lentils – 34g protein, <1g fat, high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals Pick protein by the least amount of feet – f…

Eat your Fruits & Veggies!

Fruits and veggies are high in nutrients and low in calories.  The offer an assortment of vitamins and minerals and have fiber! Fruits and veggies contain phytochemicals which are produced in plants to protect them against environmental elements such as the sun and parasites.  They help p…

Finger and Desktop Friendly Snacks and Lunch Side Items

Try some of these for sides to your lunch or to snack on during the day to keep your energy high and blood sugar stable! Grapes Cheery or Grape Tomatoes Broccoli or cauliflower florets Small container of hummus to dip veggies in Fresh berries - or try frozen - pack in container and by aft…