Ways to cut ~250 or more calories per day (Part 1 of 4)
Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices. The theme for September is “Ways to cut ~250 or more calories per day”. Every little bit helps when trying to lose weight, maintain weight […]
5 Simple Ways to Cut Lots of Calories!
To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. Easier said than done huh – I will always challenge that! When one follows a “diet”, reducing the amount of food you eat […]
“At 67, More energy than in my 40’s! A1c levels down 2 points, Diabetes meds cut in half, weight down 21 pounds!”
My primary health concerns that lead me to seek a Registered Dietitian was 1) uncontrolled Diabetes, 2) elevated blood pressure, 3) weight loss, 4) lack of energy, and 5) needing a nap every 8 […]
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 […]
“Fasting Blood Sugar Levels Down After 3 days in Program”
Working with Sandra and the Transformation… When I started working with Sandra in May 2017. My fasting blood sugar was 169 (very high) and I started insulin. My LDL (lousy cholesterol) was also high at […]
What are the Key Elements of Healthy Eating Patterns?
This is a common question. The good news is eating healthier is not complicated or expensive! Below are 5 high level guidelines with more details to follow. #1 Follow a healthy eating pattern across the […]
HOLIDAY EATING
Not about what you “Can’t eat” The good news is, this holiday edition is not about what you “can’t eat” or “shouldn’t eat” during this time of the year. This holiday edition IS about: 1. […]
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Do you think you have a Milk Allergy? Do you think you have a Milk Intolerance? What’s the difference??? A milk allergy is a negative response to the protein in milk. A milk allergy is […]
Is Gluten-Free the Healthier Way to Eat?
More and more individuals are taunting “gluten-free” as one their means of eating healthier. Is this necessary? Is this accurate? What do you think? What is Gluten? Where it Found? Let’s first define what gluten […]