February 23, 2017 0 Comments By Brenda Briscoe, LMT By some estimates, more than 80 percent of people who lose weight, regain all of it back in about two years, with many packing on even more pounds, known as the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle. Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles, analyzed 31 long-term diet studies […]
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Are You Eating the Right Diet for Your Genes? Since we have established that genetics do in fact play a role in weight gain/ weight loss (see Part 1 and Part 2 of this series), let’s take a look at how this relates to the foods you eat. Some genetic mutations confer dietary advantages over
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By Betty Murray Has your weight loss come to a screeching halt? If you’ve been gradually and consistently losing weight, and suddenly notice that the pounds just aren’t coming off, you’ve probably hit a plateau. Although it can be frustrating, don’t let hitting a plateau discourage you. It is normal for metabolism and weight loss to
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By Betty Murray It is possible that your blood type could influence how your body responds to the food you eat? The blood type diet suggests so. The blood type diet, created by naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo claims that if you eat a diet designed specifically for your blood type—O, A, B, or AB—will help your
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by Jenny Bair, author of “What the FODMAP” – coming soon! (If you’re not GF or FODMAP then you can use any brand you prefer) 1 can of 14.5 oz diced tomatoes no onion or garlic (Kirklands brand) 2 cans of 5 oz. of GF & FODMAP friendly Shelton’s Premium Chicken Breast 4-5 cups of
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By Betty Murray The average American eats about 20 teaspoons of sugar every day, according to a report from the National Health and nutrition Examination Survey database. On average, men consume 335 calories per day in sugar, while women consume 230 calories of sugar each day. The primary sources of added sugar (sugar that is not
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By Betty Murray You’ve probably heard about clean eating, but what are clean diets really all about? A clean diet is one that is less focused on calorie count, and more on the kind of food you put into your mouth. “Clean” foods are the best and healthiest foods available, such as organic fruits and veggies,
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By Betty Murray If losing weight is on your list of goals for 2015, a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you reach your ideal weight, but here’s another suggestion: get enough sleep. Eating healthy and exercising will only go so far in helping you drop those extra pounds. Good sleep is the third component
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By Betty Murray October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is dedicated as a time to spread the word about breast cancer and prevention. About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. This year alone, and estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be
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If you want to eat GF, low lactose and low fructose then join me on the FODMAP train. Choo-choo!! This diet was especially designed for anyone that has IBS, lactose intolerance, fructose malabsorbtion issues, yeast issues and/or any unpleasant side effects or pain from digestive issues. You can follow my Facebook page with resources, supportive ideas
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