How to Think Thin
I’m not a naturally thin person, but I’ve lived with several. I noticed there is a big difference between the way we think. A thin person thinks: 1. I am a small person, and I need very little food to…
Some Days You Should Eat More
Yep, you read that right. Our bodies were created to adapt to our environment. Ever notice that the 50 degree day in the middle of winter feels really warm, but a 50 degree summer day would freeze us all? It’s…
The Most Effective Type of Exercise….
….is interval training. Interval training trades periods of high intensity exercise with short periods of rest. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and burns fat, while weight/strength training builds muscles and strengthens the bones. The best kind of interval training combines the two. …
7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
The older we get, the slower our metabolism tends to get. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Our metabolism naturally slows as we age and stop running around like a crazy animal! You should see how my five…
Salt
Sodium is a mineral that is essential for health. Sodium works with potassium to make our muscles contract. It is also a key electrolyte in our blood. It manages proper water levels in our cells and keeps us from dehydrating. …
Fat and Alcohol
Hi friends! I hope you aren’t getting bored with our discussion about types of foods and nutrients. It’s so important to have this foundation of knowledge so you can make the right nutritional decisions for you and your family. By…
A Typical Day of Food and Exercise
Mrsnroth asked me after Saturday’s post to write about a typical day for me. Well, a typical day is definitely not perfect. I have hypoglycemia and crave sugar constantly. One taste just makes me want more and it’s better if…
Water!
Cold, refreshing, calorie free, life sustaining water Our bodies are 60% water. We can live for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. Water is essential for burning fat, eliminating waste from our body, regulating our cooling…
About Carbohydrates
Good Carbs Carbs give us energy and whole food sources are packed full of fiber and vitamins too. Fiber keeps food moving through our bodies and aids in elimination of toxins which in turn protects us from colon cancer. Insoluble…
About Protein
For many years I ignored the importance of protein in my diet. I naturally prefer to eat grains and plant based foods and can happily walk away from the high proteins at a meal. After years of constant pregnancy and…