Water

Increasing your water intake is one of the easiest things you can do to improve the way you look and feel.  The best part is that it really is a simple change.  Getting into the habit of drinking water can be difficult but it is something that you can start working on RIGHT NOW!  …

Leafy Greens

Salads are the easiest way to up your vegetable intake.  I always keep ingredients for a salad on hand and I eat one EVERY single day.  Sometimes I prepare a big salad in advance so that I can dish up a small amount as needed.  The following two salads are some of my favorites and…

Make Veggies Your Friend

Eating vegetables is one of the simplest choices you can make to improve the way you feel and your overall health!  Vegetables provide a source of numerous nutrients and dietary fiber.  The dietary fiber found in vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease. This is not new news!…

Easy and HEALTHY Treats

A platter of healthy goodness! I like these treats because they are low in sugar and yummy too.  Chocolate is the only item with added sugar.  They are simple to make and the perfect little treat at the end of the day! Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Pecans Coconut Manna with Apple Slices…

Battle Cravings…

To help battle my cravings while cutting sugar I turned to an essential oil blend.  I found a metabolic blend that contained grapefruit peel, lemon peel, peppermint plant, ginger root, and cinnamon bark.  After a meal I added a couple of drops to my water and drank it down.  While it isn’t a sweet drink,…

Battling the Sugar Addiction

To take control of my sugar addiction I had to go cold turkey.  This meant that I did not eat a single thing with added sugar for a month.  I also went a month without eating fruit or having an alcoholic drink.  I truly was addicted to sugar and consuming any tiny amount would trigger…

The SIMPLE Idea

It is difficult to sum up what I have learned and how I now live my life.  Here is my best effort to keep it SIMPLE… S= Sleep I= Increase REAL Food and Vegetables M= Manage Stress P= Plan and Prepare L= Limit Sugar and Toxins E= Exercise We all know these things are important!  However,…