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Carbs and the Glycemic Index.

Well, we know that not all carbohydrate foods are created equal.  In fact, they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs – the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood [...]

My Job…

I have the best job in the entire world. I absolutely love doing what I do.  I love seeing people’s confidence grow as they are becoming well from the inside out.  I love the sweat, and the laughs, and the sense of community that we are building in my gym.  I love the genuine care [...]

Fiber anyone?

Everyone talks about it, but what is fiber anyway? The Food and Nutrition Board assembled a panel that came up with the following definitions: Dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. This includes plant nonstarch polysaccharides (for example, cellulose, pectin, gums, hemicellulose, and fibers contained in oat [...]

Holiday Tips, Part 2

Last week we talked about nutritional tips for the Holidays.  Today, I want to touch on simple ideas that will help you lower your stress level during this busy time of year. I don’t know how the Holidays turned out to be so stressful for most of us–the simple joy of being together has become [...]

Holiday Tips

It’s December 10th, and most of us have at least one or two Holiday parties to attend.  And yes, we love it–the atmosphere, the music, the lights and of course, the food!  Food has become such an integral part of the Holiday season, and I have to admit, I like it.  When else do you [...]

Your body’s pH

Simply put, “pH” is the measure of how acid or how alkaline a substance is.All chemical processes have an ideal pH at which they are most efficient. For example the body functions best with an internal chemistry being slightly alkaline (pH of 7.0 to 8.0).The cells of the body in health are alkaline. The more [...]

Menopause, anyone?

No we don’t like it, but somehow it’s part of life for each of us woman folks… so here are some tips that might help you along the way: YES TO: Lots and lots of water Low glycemic high fiber snacks to eliminate munchies and energy swings Good protein to stabilize energy and blood sugar [...]