Keto Chili w/Ground Beef
Perfect recipe for fall!
Ways of Eating: Keto Diet
Last week we discussed the Paleo way of eating. This week I would like to talk a bit about what a Keto diet is. By its definition, a keto diet (short for ketogenic) is any diet that puts your body into a state of ketosis. The dictionary definition of ketosis is: “a metabolic state characterized…
Ways of Eating: Paleo Diet
There are many different ways of eating that people can ascribe to. When I make recommendations I often use the terms Paleo, Low Carb, Keto, Ancestral and / or Whole Food to refer to a specific way of eating. Over the next few weeks I am going to give a brief explanation of each of…
Zucchini Manicotti
This was a great way to get those lovely Italian flavors without the heavy carbs. I served it with Keto French Bread (that I made) that was sliced and toasted into my version of Crostini. The Crostini were perfect for dipping up the extra filling that had oozed out of the roll ups. This would…
Cholesterol, Friend or Foe?
What do you think of when you hear the word cholesterol? If you are like most people, you think of heart disease or maybe even a big fat ribeye steak. Would you be surprised to find out that cholesterol is actually a molecule that is required for us to sustain life? Without cholesterol we would…
5 EASY Tips to Improve Digestion
Do you find yourself rushing through your meals? How often is eating done on the run while trying to accomplish all the other items on your to do list? Do you browse through your phone or watch television while you eat? Do you chew twice and swallow? If you answer yes to any of these…
Building a Healthy Immune System w/ Real Foods!
Amazing Bodies Our bodies are amazing. They continually protect us from foreign invaders, pathogens, toxins, bacteria and viruses. Often without us even knowing that it happened. When our immune systems are not functioning as well as they should we may find ourselves getting sick more frequently or being continually fatigued from the work that the…
Hydration – Part 2
In our modern society we have access to water in many forms. Spring water, mineral water, distilled water, city tap water, and filtered water are all available in my area. How does one choose the best source for themselves and their families? The most important thing about choosing our water source is knowing…
5 Quick Tips for Improving Hydration
Our bodies are made up of 55%-60% water. While we might be able to live for months without food, we would die in a matter of days without water. Even though water is readily available to those of us in America, water is the most common nutritional deficiency in the American population. According to the…
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