Category: Healthy Eating

Who’da thunk I’d be a recipe hacker! Cooking isn’t my best subject, but I have to say over time (60 years!), I have improved. I’m always on the look out for high protein options and this breakfast muffin is a good example. In fact, I put together a bonus high protein recipe book for my … Continued

Want real ice cream? Have it! Remember, you can eat ANYTHING you want (in moderation). You don’t need to give up actual ice cream for this. But if you’re looking for a non-dairy alternative to help you stay in a calorie deficit, this is a pretty good stand in. This is a guilt-free sweet treat … Continued

Tastes like ice cream! Tons of protein. Here you go: 125g 2% cottage cheese 100g Greek yogurt 75g frozen fruit 1 tsp maple syrup Whip up in a blender until smooth. Optional: Add 15g Bran Buds for crunch and fiber. A good way to start the day or as a snack and 26g of protein! … Continued

Weight loss is easier when you’re not starving. Here’s how fiber can help: Including 25g of fiber daily will fill you up AND… * increase insulin sensitivity * promote healthy digestion * improve gut health * (possibly) reduce depression * reduce hot flashes by 20% * reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes & breast cancer … Continued

If calorie counting has got you down, forget about it! In this video I suggest a more effective food tracking solution, especially if you’re a menopausal woman. Make sure to check out some of the shorts on my channel! You’ll find all sorts of solutions to managing the challenges of menopause. And if you’d like … Continued

Mid-afternoon crash? It’s tempting to go for coffee, but don’t do it! Afternoon coffee will mess with your sleep and perpetuate the afternoon drowsiness. The average half-life of caffeine is 4-6 hours which means that half the caffeine in your 3 pm coffee is still in your system at 9pm. Study: 10.1016/B978-0-12-375083-9.00033-7 Instead of a … Continued

If you’re starving, it may be because of: 1. Low protein intake – Protein is the most satiating food. 2. Low fiber intake – Fiber keeps you fuller longer. 3. Lack of sleep – Poor sleep triggers the ‘I’m hungry’ hormone ghrelin. 4. Liquid calories – Fluids pass through your digestion more quickly so while … Continued

Don’t panic when the scale bounces around…That’s just what it does… There are PLENTY of reasons the number changes daily. Daily weighing provides MORE data points so you can understand your body better. Daily weighing also helps neutralize the number on the scale to JUST A DATA POINT. It’s not the weight each day that … Continued

What do a sponge and broom have to do with a healthy gut? They are like fiber in your diet. The sponge is similar to soluble fiber: it absorbs water in the gut it slows down digestion it makes you feel fuller longer Soluble fiber is found in fruit and vegetable pulp, oats, barley, legumes, … Continued