Posts by Karen
Why Should We Exercise?
Exercise…some love it and some hate it. Me, I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love how it makes me feel, but I hate that I have to psyche myself up to do it. I can always think of a million things to do instead of exercise and will often let them convince me…
Read MoreAtrial Fibrillation aka AFib
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that puts the patient at higher risk for stroke, heart failure and other cardiac conditions. When a heart is in AFib, the upper chambers of the heart are not beating in synch with the lower chambers, possibly causing weakness, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. AFib is not generally…
Read MoreWhat is GLP-1 and Why Should I Care?
There has been an explosion in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in recent years with regard to weight management. I think it’s important to understand what you’re signing up for if you should decide this is the option for you. Understanding GLP-1: The Basics GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone in your…
Read MoreBreaking the Craving Cycle
The Hidden Connection Between Cravings and Blood Sugar Intense food cravings aren’t just a test of willpower – they’re often early warning signs of blood sugar imbalance that could lead to diabetes. Recent studies show that frequent cravings for sugary and high-carb foods can indicate insulin resistance, a key precursor to type 2 diabetes. Understanding…
Read MoreAre You Anesthetizing Yourself With Food aka Stuffing Your Feelings?
I don’t think I have ever met anyone who hasn’t used some type of substance to “take the edge off”. Whether it’s having a glass of wine the size of a human head, smoking a joint or several, or eating comfort foods until you fall asleep in a food coma, we all are likely to…
Read MoreMulti-Tasking…Yes or No?
We all go through life with a million things on our ‘to-do’ lists and we may try to do many of them simultaneously. But, is that really effective? The sad fact is, our brains are not wired to successfully multi-task. Actually, when we try to multi-task we often end up being even less productive even…
Read MoreTuscan White Bean Soup
This is a great soup recipe I have been making for 20 years now. I make it on a nice cool crisp fall or winter day, and it really helps heat-up the family. I really enjoy serving this with a nice loaf of fresh Italian bread that has been warmed up in a 350 oven…
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