Happy New Year Fellow Foodies! Please note that I may earn a small commission from purchases made through product links in this post. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Have you made any resolutions about your health for 2020? Let’s face it, we are all getting older and have come to the realization, that our physical health should be a top priority. Don’t spend all your time searching the world wide web for advice on the latest diet fad, or what food, this week, is “bad,” for us to eat… Instead, stay right here…read on…and join me in making 2020 the most healthy year yet! I admit,…
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Assessing Your Vitamin D Level for Weight Loss Success
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone knows the most popular new year resolutions are… …lose weight …eat more healthy …exercise more. My 2019 resolutions? ALL OF THE ABOVE! Today, I made my bi-annual trip to my internal medicine physician and my cholesterol numbers were slightly elevated; however, my HDL, or good cholesterol had also increased! My doctor strongly advocates starting cholesterol medicine, or statins. I know several people who are currently taking statins and they are suffering from the horrible side effects. Also, statins can destroy your liver, especially those under 60 years old. Therefore, I will continue my attempts at lowering my LDL cholesterol numbers through nutrition and exercise. Incorporating…
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7 Dietary Changes to Stimulate Your Brain
Do you ever get that 2 PM lull? You know what I mean…your energy is drained and you are not sure how you are going to make it through the afternoon? There is actually a term for it…“afternoon slump.” Many people experience a noticeable dip in their alertness, energy level and ability to concentrate in the afternoon. There are several reasons this COULD happen. Eating carbohydrates for lunch Sitting for hours You could be dehydrated Your body temperature has dropped because you are digesting a heavy lunch Avoid the Afternoon Slump There are several things you can try to avoid the afternoon slump. Get out in the sun for 10…
