Doesn’t it seem that nearly every time we’re told by dietary experts that something is really healthy for us, eventually we find out that it’s really not? Or something we thought was harmful actually turns out to be quite healthy? Back in the early 80s, I was working at a hospital where several staff members…
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6 Low-Carb Lunches You Can Bring To Work
Ideas for delicious and easy low carb lunches perfect for work! Our roundup features a variety of satisfying recipes that are low in carbs, high in flavor, and simple to prepare. Stay on track with your diet while enjoying tasty and convenient meals. Eating lunch out when you’re trying to watch your carbs is a…
How We’re Getting Lean And Mean With A Low-Carb Healthy-Fat Diet
Did you ever get a really nice compliment that made you feel really good because it validated all the hard work you’d put into a project? Compliments like those don’t come around all that often, but when they do, you’re left with a smile that seems to last all day. Barbara got one of those…
Beyond Chicken and Fish: 24 Flavorful Whole 30 Recipes to Break the Monotony
Are you one of the many people following a Whole 30 plan this month? Whole 30 is a short-term nutritional reset, designed to help you cut out the foods that might be having a negative impact on your health, restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, and balance…
New Study Finds You Can Lose 11% Body Fat And Get Healthier In Only 8 Weeks On A Low-Carb Egg Based Diet
A recent study from the University of Alabama found that you can lose 11% body fat and become healthier in only 8 weeks on a low-carb, egg based diet. And you don’t have to count calories. I know it sounds like some sensational…
Pan-Seared Scallops With Beurre Blanc Sauce
Pan-seared scallops with buerre blanc sauce is an excellent choice when you want to prepare a special, scrumptious, low-carb meal. Since I’ve been following a low carb diet, I’ve found that low carb, gluten free meals can still be delicious and exciting. Yay! Beurre blanc is a French warm butter sauce…
Researchers Say A Gluten-Free Diet May Harm Your Heart: Is it True?
Recently, the media felt it necessary to once again alert us to the dangers of a gluten-free diet (GFD). This time their warning concerned the potential harm a GFD could do to your heart. A Foxnews.com’s headline read, A gluten-free diet may…
Healthy Bacon and Potato Salad (With Vinaigrette) Recipe
Summer’s on its way, and that means it’ll soon be warm enough for shorts and short sleeves. Maybe you’re like me and want to lose a few pounds before summer arrives. In the previous post, John wrote about how vinegar can actually speed up weight loss. Any help in that department is okay with me. Don’t you agree?
Vinegar: A Simple Diet Hack That Can Speed Up Your Weight Loss
You’re a busy person who is always looking for ways to do things smarter, faster, and cheaper. You’re also one of the millions of Americans currently trying to lose some weight. Here’s a simple hack that can make that process a little easier…
Chronic Stress And Belly Fat Part 4: How To Win The Battle
This is part 4 in a 4-part series on chronic stress and belly fat. In parts 1 through 3 of this series, I’ve examined the high correlation between chronic stress and increased belly fat, the hidden dangers of excess belly fat, and how stress causes an increase in appetite which further…