WEIGHT LOSS MISCONCEPTIONS After weeks of fun-filled family gatherings and buffets of savory and sweet foods, the holiday season is finally coming to a close. We’re one week into 2016 and New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. The most common resolutions are related to physical self-improvement, particularly losing weight. When trying to lose weight,…
5 REASONS WHY DIETS FAIL For many, dieting is incredibly difficult. Dieting is like a roller coaster full of ups and downs and many people can’t stay on the ride for long. I’ve put together a list of 5 reasons why diets fail. Lack of prioritizing self This is the primary reason for failure of…
KETOSIS TESTIMONIAL The ketogenic diet can be used to successfully alter a patient’s metabolism, burn fat, tame cravings, and treat or prevent chronic disease. In our practice, we have experienced extreme changes in patients who participated in our group. Here is a ketosis testimonial from one of our Ketosis Weight Loss Group participants: “I learned how…
5 TIPS TO FIGHT THE HOLIDAY BULGE The average weight gain over the holiday season is said to be 7-10 pounds. This is no surprise as it is the season of eating and drinking! With holiday gatherings, work parties, and many other celebrations and reasons to overindulge, it’s no wonder most fall victim to the…
WHAT IS KETOSIS? What is ketosis? Many of us have heard the term, but lack a full understanding of what ketosis really is. Ketosis is the breakdown of fat (both dietary and stored body fat) into ketone bodies to be used as fuel for the body. The preferred source of fuel for the body is…
TAMING SUGAR CRAVINGS Some days, it’s hard to resist reaching for a candy bar or pint of ice cream. Luckily, we have the inside scoop on how to tame those pesky sugar cravings. Eat regularly To control your sugar cravings, eat every 3-4 hours. Now, that doesn’t mean full meals. You should be eating 3…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS Carrots are one of my favorite veggies for their diverse functionality in the kitchen and impressive array of food-as-medicine compounds! The health benefits of carrots are numerous, but they are best known for their antioxidant qualities. Beta-carotene is compound found in orange-yellow fleshed produce that has a wide-range of disease fighting qualities.…
TIPS TO NAVIGATE HOLIDAY PARTY FOODS The holidays are in full swing! During the season, we’re surrounded by an array of party foods and the temptation to indulge in these sweets and treats is abundant. If you’re looking for tips to navigate holiday party foods, look no further! It’s important to note that one “bad…
COLD AND FLU PREVENTION AND REMEDIES It’s like clockwork every year. The holiday season ramps up, the weather changes, we get tired and run down, and then we get sick. The stuffy/running nose, sore throat, watering eyes, cough, etc! It’s important to first work towards prevention of illness by carving out time for self-care. However, if…
