Weight loss and especially the long-term maintenance of the weight reduction is a complex process that involve many factors. Calorie counting apps can be helpful as a part of a more comprehensive weight loss program. They also have some inherent characteristics that can be counterproductive to long-term success.
Food Related Health Issues, weight, digestion and more
Stock your pantry with healthy ingredients
When I taught cooking classes with chef Eliza Gonzalez I was very impressed with her ability to combine pantry ingredients to create the amazing variety of culinary experiences. So we put together some ideas on how to stock your pantry with healthy ingredients. Because it’s the spices, vinegars, oils, nuts...
Healthy blood sugar regulation and why it’s important
When it comes to blood sugar the progression from health to disease is mostly in our control. What you eat has a direct affect on your metabolism and blood sugar regulation. This article focuses on healthy blood sugar regulation process. As well as what happens when we eat balanced meals and...
Bloating and Gas – How to Ease Discomfort
We've all experienced how bloating and gas can be very uncomfortable and even at times embarrassing. Typically, these symptoms are a reaction to something we ate and go away on their own. However, if they become more of a daily occurrence it might be a sign that your digestive system...
Blood sugar 101 – normal, low and high blood sugar.
Blood sugar 101, as implied, gives you a basic understanding of what normal, low or high blood sugar is. In addition, we talk about how you can tell if your blood sugar level drops and what happens when it goes up and stays up. When we measure glucose levels we...
Macronutrients and blood sugar regulation
Macronutrients are food particles or nutrients that we turn into energy inside our cells. There are only three macronutrients in our food: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. And most foods will have a combination of all three with usually one that's most abundant. The picture represents the three macronutrients. First, bread...