You may have heard the term glycemic index several times, especially in relation to blood sugar imbalances or conditions like Diabetes. Simply said, the Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels compared to a standard foods such as glucose. Eating meals … Continue reading The Link between Glycemic Index, Diabetes, Inflammation and Heart Disease
Plug that Leak in your Gut! ….[Snapshot on Leaky Gut & What To Do About It!]
This is important and needs to be addressed without delay. Too many people are suffering from it without even knowing about it….EVER! And you could be one of them! So let me cut the chase. I’m talking about a ‘leaky gut’. Most likely you’ve got a leaky gut, if you’ve been suffering for … Continue reading Plug that Leak in your Gut! ….[Snapshot on Leaky Gut & What To Do About It!]
Nutrition 101 for bone health and arthritis (55+ yrs)
Understand the different types of Arthritis conditions with focus on Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Learn about foods to eat and avoid that support these conditions and for overall bone health. Presented by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
Raw Beet and Carrot Salad
Raw Beet and Carrot Salad Ingredients: 2 cups beet roots (peeled and grated) 1 cup carrots (peeled and grated) 2 tsp. tahini 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 tsp. sesame oil 3-4 tbsp. pumpkin or sunflower seeds pinch sea salt Directions: Wash, peel and grate and beets … Continue reading Raw Beet and Carrot Salad
Are your sugar cravings controlling you?
When I ask people about some of the challenges they face with regards to eating healthy, one topic comes up time and again. Sugar cravings! Honestly, I too have been a victim of the sweet tooth all my life. I just HAD to have something sweet every day up until a few years ago. Sugar … Continue reading Are your sugar cravings controlling you?