Green Tea Chicken Soup

March 7, 2013Uncategorizedadmin

Green Tea Chicken Soup Ingredients: 2 quarts water 6 to 7 bags of green tea 2 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 red onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely 2 carrots, chopped 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 chicken breasts, chopped into medium-sized pieces 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons black pepper Directions: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then turn off the heat and add tea bags. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then remove tea bags. Place chicken into pot and bring to a boil again, then… Read More »

Do You Have Dangerous Belly Fat?

March 7, 2013FeaturedWeight loss | Weight Management | Diabetes | Menopause | Type II Diabetesadmin

Some of the most stubborn and dangerous fat to carry is belly fat since it’s in close proximity to our internal organs and can wreak extraordinary havoc on health. Fortunately, however, there are some good-for-you foods that are helpful in busting belly fat. Here are a few of them: Avocados and foods with other healthy fats: Just half an avocado contains 10 grams of healthy monosaturated fats, which can help stop blood sugar spikes that prompt your body to store belly fat. These healthy fats—and others such as the healthy fats in many nuts and seeds, coconut oil, extra virgin oil, organic butter, ghee… Read More »

7 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Type 2 Diabetes

March 1, 2013Featuredbreakfast, Diabetes, diet, weight loss, weight managementadmin

These diabetes-friendly breakfasts can keep you healthy and still get you out the door on time. If you prefer vegan modify. For many people, breakfast is the most neglected meal of the day. But if you have type 2 diabetes breakfast is a must. To keep your energy up and your blood sugar at a healthy level, breakfast should be a priority every day. Pressed for time? Here are seven diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas to help you stay healthy and still get out the door on time and keep your sugar level. 1. Breakfast Shake For a meal in a minute,… Read More »

Weight Loss Management

February 25, 2013Featuredadmin

Was your New Year’s resolution weight loss? If so, then how’s it going now that the novelty of it has worn off and you’re in the daily grind of it? Have you seen the results you were expecting by now? Are you even trying to stay on the program? If not, don’t get discouraged. Keep at it and bear in mind that there are some roadblocks that typically get in the way of sustainable weight management. In fact, there are many aspects that can interfere with successful and maintained weight loss, but here are a few steps you can take to… Read More »