Healthy and Inspired Living
It’s no big surprise that junk food is not good for us. Why else would it be called ‘junk’? We know sugar and refined foods can make us fat. Have you ever wondered about the mechanism inside us that makes this happen? Hopefully this post will shed some light on what our bodies are doing… [Read Full Story]
You have heard the rumour: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is unhealthier than regular table sugar and a major contributor to America’s obesity epidemic. Is it really? Shockingly, the USDA reports that we consume on average 600 calories per day from sugar, mostly in the form of HFCS. This statistic is not hard to believe.… [Read Full Story]
While some research has indicated that moderate amounts of caffeine may be beneficial in the prevention of type II diabetes, recent literature has indicated otherwise, especially if intake of caffeine is high. A recent article published in Diabetes Care 2008; 31(2):221-2, examined blood glucose levels in those with type II diabetes over a 24 hour period;… [Read Full Story]
I am constantly hearing people say that they are having trouble reaching or maintaining their desired body weight. Advice I like to give specifically within the area of nutrition, is that it is important to watch not only what you are eating, but what you are drinking as well. Alcohol can add hundreds of calories… [Read Full Story]
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