Weight Loss and Fiber

March 25, 2013Featuredweight loss, Weight loss | Weight Management | Diabetes | Menopause | Type II Diabetesadmin

Weight loss and foods that are better choices for Fiber Are there magic foods that we can eat all day and still lose weight? No seriously: Are there? Please tell me! So far I haven’t found any… But there are some foods that are relatively low in calories yet have high nutritive value, either because they are high in fiber, phytonutrients such as antioxidants, or high in protein. These are foods to keep handy in the pantry, refrigerator, or garden and eat daily. Train your family – particularly children – to snack on these top ten foods rather than chips… Read More »

When Will I Go Through Menopause?

March 21, 2013FeaturedWeight loss | Weight Management | Diabetes | Menopause | Type II Diabetesadmin

There is no set age at which all women will start to go through menopause. The average age of menopause in the United States is 51, but it is considered perfectly normal for a woman to go through it at any time between the ages of 35 and 59. Anything above 35 is not premature. It is not known why some women get signs of menopause in their mid to late thirties or early forties. Some women think that if their periods start early, they will stop early as well. However, research doesn’t show that to be the case. You’re… Read More »

The Glycemic Index and Migraines

March 18, 2013Featuredweight loss, Weight loss | Weight Management | Diabetes | Menopause | Type II Diabetesadmin

When the first glycemic index was first released, most dieticians, nutritionists, and physicians were shocked by the results. It flew in the face of theory that all carbs are created equal. It meant that the food pyramid was also wrong and upside down. What they had been taught was wrong. For example, simple sugar like table sugar, also known as sucrose, had a glycemic index of 61 while sugar found in fruits, known as fructose, had a glycemic index of only 19. So, a white potato (glycemic index of 85) or white bread (glycemic range in the 70’s) making both… Read More »

Do You Have Brain Fog?

March 13, 2013Uncategorizedadmin

Do you have Brain Fog? Mental confusion; Lack of mental clarity; Difficulty thinking most of the time, in varying degrees. Walk into a room and can’t remember why you are there? It’s called brain fog, although there is still a lot of mystery surrounding it in various medical and psychological arenas. What is known, however, is that it can be brought on by various triggers. Stress is one of those. Chronic stress can over stimulate the brain, so giving your brain a break—and proper vitamins and nutrients—can help quell the damage done to it and its nerve cells. In fact,… Read More »