5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 1 of 5)
Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices. The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]
#1 Mistake that Wrecks Weight Loss Efforts?
Overeating – No Lack of exercise – No Lack of water – No Late night eating – No Even with the best eating pattern and fitness routine, if sleep is off, your weight loss efforts […]
What is the No. 1 Mistake that Wrecks Weight Loss Efforts?
Overeating – No Lack of exercise – No Lack of water – No Late night eating – No Even with the best eating pattern and fitness routine, if sleep is off, your weight loss efforts […]
Completely off Meds for Pre-Diabetes and Cholesterol
My Extravagant Lifestyle… When I started with Sandra, I was on two medications, Metformin (pre-diabetic) and Lipitor (cholesterol-lowering). I lived an extravagant lifestyle of dining out for every meal literally every day. I had been […]
Vitamin D – It’s Important to Know your Numbers
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is called a fat-soluble vitamin however, is actually a hormone that can be synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight and consumed in the diet. In addition, the […]
Almond Milk vs Cow’s Milk: The Mis-Guided Message – Part I (Why Dairy?)
Many people drink almond milk (including rice milk) as a dairy replacement/alternative to cow’s milk. Other than being fortified with calcium, almond milk is nutrient poor and only offer 1 gram of protein. The truth of the […]
March IS National Nutrition Month
“Put Your Best Fork Forward” is the theme for NNM 2017 which serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes during National Nutrition […]
Pears: A Nutritious Fall and Winter Fruit – Part II
Pear season is late fall into winter season. As a fresh fruit, pears are often overlooked or saved for the special occasion tart or spot on the cheese platter. Pears have nutritious benefits that deserve […]
Pears: A Nutritious Fall and Winter Fruit – Part I
Pear season is late fall into winter season. As a fresh fruit, pears are often overlooked or saved for the special occasion tart or spot on the cheese platter. Pears have nutritious benefits that deserve […]
9 Reasons to Reach Your Weight-Loss Goals
How many times have you said “I really need to lose this weight!”. However, the motivation to lose the weight is not on board! Well, weight-loss motivation is all about keeping specific benefits in mind. […]