Want More Energy? A Better Metabolism? Try Yerba Mate
Whenever I work with new clients who are interested in losing weight, I ask what they are drinking. Yes, I’m concerned with nutrition and exercise, but sometimes we conveniently forget the impact our beverages have on our hormones, weight and energy levels. I’m always recommending my clients drink tea to increase energy levels and metabolism, and today’s article will...
Is That Cola Really Worth Cancer?
Coke, Pepsi and other caramel-colored sodas are mainstays of many American diets. However, the chemical that turns that refreshing sweet soda its signature brown color may be a contributing factor to the development in cancer, if you believe the watchdog group, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). 4-MI and Cancer In March of this year, CSPI submitted a...
Juice is Not a Health Food!
The recent revelation of Arsenic in Apple Juice has parents concerned and frustrated. Concerned because children are the single biggest consumers of juice; Frustrated because they think juice is 100% healthy. Juice is not a health food! Kids should not be drinking juice everyday, throughout the day. The juice from fruit is actually the bad part of the fruit; it's the fruit minus all the fiber,...
Heart Attacks Not as Obvious as You Might Think (Especially for Women)
In a February 2012 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it was found that heart attacks with atypical symptoms are on the rise, especially among women. While many people think that chest pain is the symptom they should be on the lookout for the most when it comes to heart attacks, researchers are finding...
Aspartame: The Bad, the Ugly
Aspartame was originally developed as an alternative non-calorie sweetener for diabetics and individuals looking for a sugar substitute to assist in losing weight. Known under the commercial names of Equal, NutraSweet and Spoonful, aspartame can now be found in diet sodas, gum, sugar-free cookies and all kinds of other foods. However, while it has been a boon to food-makers,...
Spring Cleaning: Lose Weight and Detox Before Beach Season
The dark days of winter are rapidly coming to a close, and our bulky sweaters and jackets will soon disappear with them. The past few months have meant holiday feasts, sweet treats, and meals wrought with the seasonal delicacies of meats, fats, and sugars. Chances are that many of us are looking in the mirror with a bit of...
What Romance Taught Me About Letting Go
As the saying goes, "The only guarantees in life are death and taxes." Barring your last breathe and Uncle Sam's role in your life, nothing else is certain. Life is full of change: you're born, you grow, you work—probably several jobs—and you age. In fact, the only thing permanent in this life is its impermanence. Imagine that you're floating in...
Holistic Dieting Versus Yo-yo Dieting
How many times have you heard people say they have to lose 10 lbs before spring break? Then the same person might also say that they need to lose the excess wait before Christmas and the holidays. It is probably a good assumption that these same folks also said the same thing about losing weight before summer or even...
3 Things to Know Before Dinner Tonight
Eating dinner can be a fun social activity filled with good food and drinks. However, what you eat for dinner can make a big difference in your health and your waistline. Becoming conscious about your evening eating habits can make you think twice before wolfing down your dinner tonight. 1. Eating Out If you are in a hurry and need something...
To Detox or Not To Detox: 4 Signals Your Body Needs A Cleaning
Just as the dashboard in your car tells you to get an oil change, check the tire pressure, get some gas, or check the engine; your body gives you signs and signals that it needs or doesn’t need things too. The problem is we as a society tend to ignore these warning signs, blowing them off as “normal”. This...
