Dietary Self Care for the Holidays Plan for the Inevitable Chaos Be realistic when it comes to food planning and preparation by having fast and convenient (and healthy) foods ready to go: Fruit: grab easy to transport fruit like banana, apples, oranges, grapes Veggies: that don’t require a lot of work to prepare: snap peas, mini carrots, grape tomatoes or mini bell peppers Protein rich foods are key to keep you from snacking: individually wrapped cheese, trail mix/mixed nuts, low sugar jerky, single tuna servings, boiled eggs, and protein bars Whole grain options: crackers, wraps and rice cakes Everytime you leave the house try to take at least 2 of these snacks along. Additions to your meals or snacks Consider...
What Is Stevia? Stevia, a native plant from South America, has a natural sweetness that comes from compounds within the plant leaves called steviol glycosides, which are 50–400 times sweeter than table sugar. These glycosides are extracted to make the zero-calorie sweetener we call stevia. They include: Stevioside Rebaudioside A Rebaudioside C Dulcoside Stevioside, in particular, has been researched extensively for its blood sugar-lowering properties. Which is why stevia has a long history of treating diabetes among the peole of Paraguay and Brazil. Health Benefits of Stevia Although stevia hasn’t yet earned “health-food” status like blueberries, spinach or broccoli, it does have many amazing health benefits #1: Anti-diabetic effects The chief characteristic of type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar. Although Stevia...
What is Ozempic? Ozempic is a drug that can assist your pancreas to produce more insulin which helps people manage their blood sugar level which is particularly useful for those living with type 2 diabetes or people that have ‘pre-diabetes’. Medical professionals know Ozempic by the drug class termed glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP1a). GLP1 is a hormone naturally produced in our gut, and Ozemic mimics. GLP1 is a hormone that helps regulate our appetite by telling our brain when we are full. This is the main reason that people who are not diabetic choose to use this drug, because by reducing their appetite they can better manage their weight. But, technically, Ozempic can only be prescribed for 2 years meaning...
These recipes taste as good as they look and both offer many healing nutrients to keep you happy and healthy this winter. Beef Stew Ingredients 2 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into 1" pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rounds 2 stalks celery, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. tomato paste 6 c. low-sodium beef broth 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp. freshly chopped rosemary Directions Step 1 Pat beef dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Working in batches, add beef and...
Calm and Joy Signature Blend
This soothing chocolate lavender flavored blend, containing Lavender, Cacao, Passionflower, St. John’s Wort, Ashwagandha, Oolong Tea, Green Tea, Rooibos Tea, Stevia leaf. works to reduce anxiety and depression, promoting a balanced and happy mood.
Spirit Balance Blend
This grounding lemon-spearmint flavored blend contains Passionflower, Lemon balm, Holy basil, Spearmint, Green, Oolong, Rooibos. and supports balanced emotions and promotes inner calm and a peaceful mood.
