COPING WITH KETO FLU People transitioning to a very low carbohydrate diet sometimes experience mild, temporary side effects while their bodies adjust to this major change in their diet. The shift of using glucose as fuel to conversion of ketones as primary fuel source can have different effects. Some transition with ease while others go…
BERRY BLAST MOCKTAIL FOOD AS MEDICINE We tend to indulge in alcohol more over the holiday season and this can really slow down your metabolism. As few as 1-2 glasses of wine or cocktails can slow your metabolism by 70% for two reasons. First, alcohol dehydrates the body, lowering the water available for other biochemical…
REHYDRATING BEET SMOOTHIE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Coconut water is a great beverage to maintain optimal hydration and balance electrolytes while preventing nausea. Be sure to choose a product without added sugars and organic if possible. The berries contain anthocyanins which are an antioxidant with properties that support healthy blood cell formation and protect blood vessels…
INFUSED WATER FOR HYDRATION FOOD AS MEDICINE: The human body is made up of more than 60% water and our muscles and brain are over 75%. Drinking half your body weight in fluid ounces daily is a sure way to keep on track for a healthy lifestyle! All too often our signals of thirst are…
