What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What are the key components of gut health? Remember to listen to your body as it leaves us clues.  The gut is the cornerstone of wellness. GI discomfort is often the primary issue or a secondary result of other problems within the body. How do you know if your gut is out of balance? Your gut is most likely out of balance if you experience gas, bloating, belching, stomach pains or soreness, constipation, or diarrhea. There can be numerous other signs but these are the most common. GI discomfort seems to grow as changes in our environment, stress, eating and drinking habits, food supply, medications all impact the…

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Plan Your Meals

Plan Your Meals

Do you plan your meals? How much time, effort, and planning do you put into your family's food options?  Many women walk in the door from their job and start the planning, prepping, AND cooking then. When you're exhausted is not the best time. I pick one weekend day and plan, prep, and prepare meals and snacks. Planning is the secret to wellness! When you have clean, whole food available during your busy week, you won't need to succumb to processed, lifeless “food”.  If 80% of all disease is preventable, planning your family’s meals is no longer an option, it’s a requirement. Hate being in the kitchen?  Ask…

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Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Losing weight can be tricky, especially for women as we approach mid-life. So I've put together my top weight-loss tips for women over 40.  As we get older, our metabolism tends to slow down, making it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. But don’t worry! Here are some simple tips to help you out. Eat Healthy One of the most important things you can do is to eat a healthy diet. Fill your plate with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. These foods give you the nutrients you need without too many calories. Try to include a variety of colors on your…

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California Waldorf Salad

California Waldorf Salad

California Waldorf Salad This salad is a low-fat, dairy-free alternative to the traditional recipe and is a fantastic starter for any meal. It is quite refreshing and has the right amount of crunchy, tangy, sweet quality to appeal to anyone's palette. The walnuts in this recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – key to many functioning tissues within the body as well as integral to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Ingredients Makes about 6 1-cup servings 2 crisp, tangy apples (Fuji, Winesap, Granny Smith, or similar) 1 large carrot, julienned or grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup Tofu Mayo or other low-fat, dairy-…

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