Posts Tagged ‘#healthyeating’
Ratatouille Made with Chickpeas
This recipe is easy to make and full of deep, rich flavor. Ratatouille can be made with beef, but you won’t miss the animal flesh when you eat this. It’s a hearty dish for a cold wintry day. It’s also a heart-healthy dish that is really delish. I realize many of my recipes are red…
Read MoreTo Soy Or Not To Soy…That Is The Question
I have a dilemma. I have had both breast cancer and a heart attack. That isn’t my dilemma though. I’m fine from both of those events. My dilemma is this…one of the most controversial food items is part of the narrative in both of those health events, both pro and con. Wellness 360 Magazine reported…
Read MoreDo You Practice Mindfulness?
You might be saying…practice it, I don’t even know what it is! According to an article by the May Clinic, Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves techniques such as breathing…
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 MoreHow I Crushed Food Cravings and Took Back My Health
Facing My Rock Bottom I walked into the conference room. As I sat down, the chair splintered beneath me. You’d think that would have been my rock bottom moment, but even that wasn’t enough to motivate me to make a change. The cravings were just too powerful. Confronting My Mortality It wasn’t until I was…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Food Cravings: What’s Driving Your Hankerings?
We’ve all experienced intense cravings for certain foods from time to time. While the objects of our desires may seem random, specific physiological mechanisms exist behind food cravings. Understanding what’s going on in your brain and body can help you better manage unhealthy cravings. Here are some of the main physiological causes of food cravings:…
Read MoreMy Losing Battle With Sugar and Journey to Redemption
I’ve always had an insatiable sweet tooth. Birthday cakes as a child, late-night ice cream binges while studying, daily candy fixes to get through stressful and long work days – sugary foods have been my crutch for as long as I can remember. I justified it as harmless…until the pre-diabetes diagnosis came seemingly out of…
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