3 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Nutritious food can be expensive, but we must eat well for our health. Therefore, we need to know how to eat healthy on a budget. Here are three ways to eat healthy and not break the bank. 1. Eat more beans In your grocery cart, the most expensive foods are generally...
Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
The idea that junk food is cheaper than healthy food is something I hear a lot. Fueled by fast food dollar menus, we are conditioned to think of healthy food as more expensive. In this article, we are taking a closer look. The actual cost of junk food Is junk food...
Common Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 2)
Today we continue our deep dive into common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. This blog post is the second of a two-part series designed to clear up conflicting myths and empower you to make healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Recap of Part 1 In my previous blog...
Common Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 1)
With so many myths passing from one person to the next, it can be hard to differentiate what is true and what is false when it comes to diabetes. In this blog, I’ll discuss 5 common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. I wrote this for you as a two-part series. In...
3 Secrets to Having More Energy
While trendy supplements may promise to make you feel healthy and energetic, they are not the real solution. Instead, the secrets to having more energy are eating the right foods and creating healthy lifestyle choices that support your overall health and vitality. In...
Willpower is Not the Answer
How do some people manage to get in shape and consistently enjoy their healthy lifestyle habits? Maybe you're thinking their willpower is limitless and simply wish you had more. But the truth is, willpower is not the answer. In this blog, I’m sharing 3 secrets to...
Can We Outrun a Bad Diet?
Should we be trying to “exercise off” our bad food choices? Even if we burn off the excess calories, our unhealthy food choices are still likely to harm our health. Let’s look at why it’s impossible to outrun a bad diet and what to do instead. Burning excess calories...
4 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Doctor Visits
This blog was originally published on September 10, 2019, and it is updated and republished on January 7, 2021. When you visit your doctor you need to know how to get the most out of the visit and avoid mistakes that can worsen your health. In this article, you will...
Ways to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
The holidays are traditionally a special season for enjoying our favorite rich foods. But we usually pay later because extra calories, inactivity, and stress tend to promote weight gain. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that being overweight also weakens...
Boost Your Mood and Energy Without a Blood Sugar Crash
This blog was originally published on August 5, 2019, and it is updated and republished on August 12, 2020. Sugar is a delicious and convenient item we sometimes choose when we need a mood or energy lift—especially in the afternoons. And, at the moment, right after we...
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