Some of you might fear eating the incredible, edible egg. But recent studies show that eggs are not the evil they once thought they were. Eggs are Continue reading “Have Eggs Been Redeemed?”
Category: Healthy Choices
How Much Sugar Should You Have a Day?
Updated: Jan 2018
Our bodies need some glucose, but excessive sugar consumption is bad for our body and brain. How much sugar is okay to have? How much sugar is excessive? Do you even have an idea of how much sugar you consume per day?
According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and AHA (American Heart Association) Continue reading “How Much Sugar Should You Have a Day?”
Sugar Challenge
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
I challenge you to cut back on the amount of added sugar you are consuming. Harmful sugar / Healthier sugar is still sugar. In excess, it still does harm to your body. Continue reading “Sugar Challenge”
Spotting Sugar in Your Food
Are you able to recognize all the names for sugar in your food? Some of it can be tricky. There are usually several kinds used in a product.
It’s important to know what you are eating. Ultimately, it’s just better to make it yourself so you have more control over what you put in your body. You only have one you after all, so take care of it. If you have to have sugar, some choices are better than others. I’ll save that for another post.
It doesn’t matter what it is called, it is still sugar. If you have too much it will adversely effect your health. Continue reading “Spotting Sugar in Your Food”
12+ Health Risks Linked to Excessive Sugar Consumption
“If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.” Proverbs 25:16
Everyone loves a little sugar every now and then. However in the U.S. our sugar intake has become excessive. This leads to all sorts of health risks for us. Ever wonder how sugar can hurt your health? Continue reading “12+ Health Risks Linked to Excessive Sugar Consumption”
When Good Turns Ugly – Omega 3 and 6
Omega 3 and omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA) meaning your body can’t make these, so you need to get them from foods. What is the difference between these? I find it so confusing. Why do so many people say omega 6 is bad? Continue reading “When Good Turns Ugly – Omega 3 and 6”
This Needs To Be Non-Negotiable
“She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms“. Proverbs 31:17
As we have seen in a previous post, a sedentary lifestyle is a health threat that worsens many medical conditions and leads to premature death in both men and women. Hopefully, this fact motivates you to start moving a little more. I have only become a regular exerciser in the last few years. I never really did it before, maybe off and on, because I just don’t like to exercise.😰 I now realize I was foolish in that respect. According to Vonda Wright, (an orthopedic surgeon and director of a program for senior athletes) it is a myth that Continue reading “This Needs To Be Non-Negotiable”
Better Oil Choices
There are so many oils to choose from. Your body and brain need fats. Some are considered good for you and others we need to stay away from. What do all these terms mean…refined, unrefined, expeller pressed, cold pressed, omega 3, 6, and 9, polyunsaturated? How do I decide which Continue reading “Better Oil Choices”
Move As If Your Life Depended On It.
“Motivation is a tough nut to crack.” -Jack LaLanne
Being physically inactive is considered a real health threat that leads to premature disability or even death. They even have a name for it Continue reading “Move As If Your Life Depended On It.”
I’d Eat It If It Didn’t Taste So Bad…
On Retraining Your Taste Buds.
Oh, if only we could automatically love those new foods when we have to change our diets. The main reasons we struggle with new or different Continue reading “I’d Eat It If It Didn’t Taste So Bad…”
13 Terrific Reasons to Grow Your Own Food.
I thoroughly enjoy growing my own food in the garden. Each year I switch it up a bit. We’ve grown winter squash, summer squash, greens, herbs, melons, nightshades and more. If you’ve never considered growing your own food, or you’re sitting on the fence about it, here are some of the best reasons to grow food in the garden. Continue reading “13 Terrific Reasons to Grow Your Own Food.”
Peppers and Planks 