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5 Strategies to Fight Fat over 40
Featured on www.mylalifestyle.com The magic number: 40. You’ve heard all the cliches…it’s when your birthday cards from friends begin announcing “Over the Hill”. I prefer the one, “Life begins at 40”. That being said, our bodies do begin to shift as we reach the magic number. Back in our 20s we could eat, drink and be merry and do a few minutes in the gym and be as good as new. Or perhaps we’d cut back on our calories or alcohol for a few days and poof–weight loss magic! Now, those tactics may not work so well. Our...
read moreIs Stress Wreaking Havoc on your Hormones?
Featured on www.mylalifestyle.com The term “stress” is used to describe many things in our culture. In fact, most doctor visits in this country are due to it. But did you know that high stress levels in women can trigger Perimenopause (changes in your menstrual cycle that occur before Menopause) and eventually Menopause? Let’s see how the two are related. Stress causes a physical chain reaction in the body. Your adrenal glands are the organs that respond to stress. It goes something like this: You feel or perceive a stressor-...
read moreGrain Free Peach Cobbler
My recent trip back to my home state of North Carolina inspired this recipe. Growing up in NC, peach cobbler was always a favorite. We used to buy it from this great family owned restaurant. I wanted to make a grain free, sugar free version that I could enjoy without the GUILT, bloat and sugar CRASH that often accompanies such a dessert. When I made this, the whole house was permeated by the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and peaches. My family devoured it within minutes. Ingredients: Filling: 8 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced thin 1/4 cup...
read moreGluten Free Delicious Cupcakes
3 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil, liquified 1/2 cup coconut milk, room temperature 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 drops stevia extract 1 TBSP granulated Xylitol 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Optional-Shredded, unsweetened coconut for garnishing For the cakes: Preheat oven to 350F and line 6 muffin tins with paper liners. In a medium bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla and stevia. In a smaller bowl, sift together coconut flour, baking powder, salt and xylitol. Stir dry ingredients into wet and mix well. If...
read moreThe Difference between Food allergies, Food sensitivities and Food intolerances
All too often, the connection between ingested foods and subsequent symptom-picture is overlooked. The most common of these symptoms include: * Fatigue * Headache * Bloating * Indigestion * Constipation * Nasal congestion * Eczema * Behavior problems * Poor memory And to dispel the common misconception that food has no bearing on disease development, there are a number of studies linking asthma, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, depression, hypertension, infertility, rheumatoid arthritis, and more to our diets. Currently, there is...
read moreThyroid Disorders
TSH: “the gold standard” for diagnosing thyroid disorders only detects 20% of thyroid imbalances. 1 in 8 women suffer from thyroid disorders. Dr.Holtorf, featured in this video is a pioneer in treating such disorders that other doctors simply dismiss as Menopause, being too fat, or simply being Female. Make sure you get a full thyroid panel and see a specialist like Dr. Eva Cwynar or Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read. I can help you navigate thyroid disease! Often, the adrenals or our “stress organs” are at the root of a...
read moreHow Hormones can Impede Your Weight Loss Goals
Maybe you have noticed that even with your increased exercise and regimented healthy diet, your weight loss and body shaping efforts seem to be slower—or not happening at all. What else can you do? Perhaps your diet is perfect and your workouts are burning fat and re-sculpting but you still have “bra fat” or “muffin tops”. Sure, a muffin top sounds delicious, but we know it isn’t very pretty and could be a major health hazard as well. Women that have excess body fat stored in the belly or abdomen area (apple shape body...
read moreGrain Free Strawberry Shortcakes
¼ cup sifted coconut flour 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 eggs 3 teaspoons Xylitol ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1/8 tsp fresh squeezed lemon Method Blend together butter, eggs, honey, salt and vanilla. Combine coconut flour with baking powder and whisk into batter until there are no lumps. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Bake 400F for 15 minutes. Serve topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Makes about 6 cakes. Topping 16oz Organic Fresh Strawberries 1 tsp Xylitol 1/8 tsp fresh squeezed...
read more8 Important Reasons To Have Your Adrenal Function Evaluated
1. Energy production Abnormal adrenal function can alter the ability of cells to produce energy for the activities of daily life. People who have a hard time rising in the morning, or who suffer from low energy throughout the day, often have abnormal adrenal rhythms and poor blood sugar regulation. The maintenance of a stable blood sugar level depends on food choice, lifestyle, adrenal function and insulin activity. The Adrenal Stress Index™ panel measures stress hormones and insulin, to help ferret out the causes of fatigue, cravings and...
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