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Carbs 101: why do I crave them and when should I eat them. – Part 2
Why Do I Get Cravings? Cravings (specifically for carbs and sugar), are often caused by a lack of adequate energy stores in the body. Your body needs those nutrients to function, and if your reserves are low you’re going to get “hangry.” When we eat those simple, processed carb foods, it causes our blood sugar to spike, and our metabolism eventually gets used to the short bursts of sudden energy those foods deliver. But just as quickly as that energy arrives, it disappears, and when our blood sugar takes the inevitable crash, our bodies start frantically searching for the next hit. That’s when you experience cravings and often times mood swings,…
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Protein PART 1 : benefits and how you know you are getting enough!
Protein is at the top of my list when it comes to creating any meal “ from breakfast to smoothies to snacks, because it is literally the most important building block of our body “ needed for healthy and vibrant muscle, skin, hair, and nails “ not to mention a healthy metabolism that can efficiently burn fat and keep you energized. Protein is a major player when it comes to the way your body looks on the outside, AND how it functions on the inside. Protein Has a Lot of Important Jobs¦ It’s needed for everything from hormone regulation, enzyme production, and regulation of body fat. For example, did you know…
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How to curb sugar cravings!
Today’s food landscape is filled with quick, cheap access to sugar whenever we are craving it — and even when we aren’t. Whether you reach for sugar after every meal, first thing in the morning or as a bedtime snack substitute these foods instead: 🍓whole, fresh fruit like strawberries and raspberries provides a great source of fiber that allows for the slow-release of the natural sugars. 💥Tip: Blend frozen berries into a smoothie or cream them in the food processor with half a frozen banana to create a thicker frozen texture similar to soft-serve ice cream.🍦 🌟Packed with heart-healthy fats, almonds can help control blood sugar, keeping intense sugar cravings…
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Halloween and Weight loss
👻Halloween🎃 is right around the corner and this can be a stressful time for anyone trying to lose weight. All that candy 🍫lying around who wouldn’t be tempted !!! I totally get it. !!! Here are a few tips on how to navigate Halloween and not let it derail your weight loss goals. 💥if you are handing out candy, buy the kinds you don’t like. I personally hate Rockets and Suckers so those are the only things I buy. 💥out of sight out of mind. Clear out a cupboard and store the kids loot in there so that you don’t see it. Put a post it on the inside of…
