It is critical for diabetics to develop a lifestyle plan that controls blood sugar (glucose levels), manages weight and protects against heart disease, such as high blood pressure and high blood fats. A great way to do this is by sticking to a daily routine with scheduled meal times. You need to eat every three … Read More
Healthy Recipes
Making a Healthier Burger
Building a more health conscious burger begins with selecting a smart protein. You always want to buy the best meat that you can afford. Ideally, choose grass-fed or organic selections, but if it’s not economical, you can still make better choices for yourself and your family. Ditch the processed fast-food burgers and buy some at … Read More
Steps to Take Care of Your Health
Here are a few ways to improve your health as you age: The consistency of exercise is super important, but you need to be sure to get in both cardio and strength training. Cardio adds years to your life, while strength training adds life to your years. Cardio is great for heart health and keeping … Read More
One of My Favorite Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa is a super versatile food that is easily digestible. It’s full of protein so it can serve as the main component of your meal (with lots of veggies of course). But it’s also a great side dish to complement poultry and fish instead of the usual rice, pasta or potatoes. It’s a great replacement for … Read More
Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Enchiladas Recipe
In our house we have the tradition of making a Mexican fare dinner every Monday night. Cooking up a homemade meal at the start of the work week with Gatsby as my sous chef always de-stresses me. I love Mexican cuisine because even the simplest of recipes tastes delicious and flavorful. If I’m in a … Read More
Chocolate Chip Green Smoothie Recipe
Chocolate Chip Green Smoothie Serves 1 2 cups spinach 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water 1/2 avocado 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/4 cup fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 1 tbsp. dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs Blend and serve.