nutrition

Whole Grains for Whole Health: What’s So Wonderful About Whole Grains?

By Sandra Gultry | March 7, 2024

It’s no secret that most Americans aren’t eating enough whole grains.  The average American eats less than one serving of whole grains each day, and some studies have shown 40% of people don’t consume any […]

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15 Foods that Supercharge your Immune System and Jumpstart Weight Loss

By Sandra Gultry | February 29, 2024

Do you take extra Vitamin C or other vitamins/herbs when feeling that onset of a cold? Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system working […]

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Cholesterol : HEART Health and How Weight Impacts

By Sandra Gultry | February 22, 2024

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Medications can help improve your cholesterol. Most of us would rather avoid medications and first make lifestyle changes to improve cholesterol levels. In this […]

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Blood Pressure: How Weight Impacts & Tips on how to Reduce Stress on Your Heart

By Sandra Gultry | February 15, 2024

Do you get on the scale regularly checking for weight loss? Do you avoid getting on the scale? There are benefits to getting on scale regularly, such assessing your overall health risk for a chronic […]

Dark Chocolate: Eat and Enjoy the HEART Healthy Way

By Sandra Gultry | February 8, 2024

Every year, Americans spend $22 billion on chocolate! Valentine’s Day accounts for a decent percentage of that total. While a heart-shaped box of chocolates may seem like the opposite of healthy, experts say it’s less […]

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Pre-Diabetes: The Surprising Truth & HEART Health and Weight

By Sandra Gultry | February 1, 2024

Alarming statistics about Diabetes: In 2021, 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, had diabetes. Two million Americans have type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and adolescents. Of the 38.4 million adults with […]

This Is Your Year to Thrive: 3 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2024

By Sandra Gultry | January 25, 2024

Have you ever noticed how kids are so great at acknowledging themselves?  They’ll confidently say things like, “I did it! I went to the potty all by myself!”  When was the last time you acknowledged […]

How your Morning MoJoe Increases Sugar Cravings – and What do to Instead!

By Sandra Gultry | January 11, 2024

Have you ever noticed the minute you take a sip of a cup of coffee to either wake you up in the morning or to get out of your mid-afternoon slump, you suddenly start craving […]

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I Cut Out Sweets: Still NOT Losing Weight?

By Sandra Gultry | January 4, 2024

You’ve said sayonara to cookies, cake, ice cream, and virtually anything that comes in a bag or a box that has added-sugar, so why haven’t the pounds magically flown off your tummy, butt and hips? […]

“I H.I.I.T it Hard when I Exercise – but Weight Loss is NOT Happening!”

By Sandra Gultry | December 28, 2023

Do you eat well, exercise often and still feel like you’re not losing that stubborn weight? It makes sense to think “Eat Less, PLUS Exercise” Magically…. Weight Loss! Usually not right! Very-low-calorie diets may create […]