“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
A tasty paleo shepherd’s pie recipe. The carbs have been reduced by substituting Continue reading “Shepherd’s Pie (w/ paleo option)”
Tag: nutrition
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?”
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”
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”
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…”
Peppers and Planks 