It may just be the algorithm from my online activity, but my news feeds have been getting blown up over the dangers of fake sugar. Ever since the journal Nature Medicine published the results of a study on erythritol, it seems that most all media outlets have at least one if not multiple stories based…
Be Inspired!
Lead By Example! Although this picture is not Johanna Quaas, the idea represented by this photo is the same. Ms. Quaas is 97 years old and continues to compete in the amateur gymnastics competition, Landis Senior in Saxony, Germany. In 2012, at 86, she was recognized by Guiness World Records as the oldest active competitive…
Deceived by the Numbers
If you have had a physical examination from your doctor which included blood labs, have you ever considered that the lab numbers might have deceived you into thinking that your health is good? In fact, we can all be easily deceived by numbers when we do not understand just what they are telling us. Not…
Stress and Blood Sugar
In dealing with people who suffer from obesity, the most common thread that Brenda Sue and I encounter is “stress”. Stress is a killer which is why we teach people to make their world small, to create their own lives, and to avoid their stressors as much as humanly possible. No matter if you view…
The Price You Pay
Unacknowledged Expense I often hear people say that healthy food is expensive while they are scarfing down a quick pastry with an $8.00 sugar-filled coffee flavored drink. Since the pastry costs about $2.00, they have just eaten a$10.00 “snack”. An ENTIRE BOX of oatmeal, a DOZEN eggs and a whole POT of coffee costs approximately…
New Years Weight Gain Failure
Like most people who have experienced weight gain over the prior year, or years, you might have made a solemn new years resolution to lose those stubborn pounds this year for sure. Your intentions were certainly good, but have you been able to remain true to your diet? Have you quit your diet already?…
Super Bowl Jalapeno Poppers
Nutritional Info Serves 16 Serving size: 2 pepper halves Calories 47 Protein 3 grams Net Carbs 1.5 grams Total fat 3.8 grams Ingredients 1/2 c. cream cheese 1/2 c. fresh grated Parmesan 1/2 c. soft goat cheese 1/2 c. chopped seeded tomato 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh sage…
Sugar Free Chocolate Cake
Nutritional Info Serves 16 Calories 163 Net Carbs 12.6 Protein 4.4 Ingredients 3/4 c. Dark Cocoa 2 eggs 1 t. salt 1 c. milk 2 t. vanilla 1 c. boiling water 1 3/4 c. all purpose flour 2 c. granulated Swerve 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1 1/2 t. baking…
Valentine’s Day Blues
You Don’t Have to Like Valentine’s Day! Let me just begin this article by saying that I unequivocally hate Valentine’s Day. Yep, I said it. I would just bet that a large number of you feel the same way but have never voiced your opinion. I mean, after all…it’s Valentine’s Day right? A day of…
Skinny Pigs-in-Blankets
Pigs-in-Blankets Servings 32 pieces Nutritional Information Per Piece Calories 34 Net Carbs 3.8 grams Protein 2 grams Ingredients 8 fat free Hebrew National Hotdogs 1 pkg. Reduced Fat Crescent Roll Dough Preheat oven to 375. Cut hotdogs into 4 pieces each. Stretch 8 dough triangles and cut into 4 pieces each. Roll each piece of…