Category: Weight

Is Oat Bran A Nutritious And A Low Carb Oatmeal?

Is Oat Bran A Nutritious And A Low Carb Oatmeal?

Oat bran is fibrous, but don’t let that scare you away; it can taste great.  Oat bran nutrition is off the charts and it won’t spike your blood sugar like many grain options.  I personally love cream of oats variety of oat bran, which is a tasty sub for the less-nutritious cream of wheat. It is easy…

Weight Loss Expert Interview with Dr. Lori Shemek

Weight Loss Expert Interview with Dr. Lori Shemek

When I branched out into the world of online health, one amazing benefit that I have had is connecting with health experts across the globe. This group of experts is changing how medicine is done, and most importantly, changing people’s health and vitality. Weight loss is challenging, but much more approachable with the right professional.…

8 Handmade Chocolate Recipes that are Healthy!

8 Handmade Chocolate Recipes that are Healthy!

This time of year, most people want to bake handmade chocolate treats. However, come January 1st people feel remorse, resolving to lose weight and become healthy.  The cycle repeats every year. This blog is dedicated to chocolate-lovers: Yes, you can have chocolate AND  feel good about it come January 1st. Chocolate can be VERY healthy.  Keep in mind,…

Virtual Gastric Band For Long Term Weight Loss

Virtual Gastric Band For Long Term Weight Loss

The Virtual Gastric Band is a non-surgical technique which uses the power of hypnosis to retrain you to be satisfied with smaller amounts of food. Your unconscious mind will think that it has had a small band placed around the top part of the stomach so that you feel fuller faster and satisfied sooner. There are moments in…

Can Gluten Intolerance Cause Weight Gain?

Can Gluten Intolerance Cause Weight Gain?

Excess weight can be tied to many foods and eating patterns.  One that many people may not think about is gluten.  Can gluten intolerance cause weight gain?  Learn more about how your carbohydrate choices may influence your weight. Important point: any food that may cause inflammation in the body may also lead to weight gain.…

The Power of Fasting for Health + Side Effects

The Power of Fasting for Health + Side Effects

Move over breakfast, fasting is here to stay.  Sorry, Kellogg’s and Nabisco. Research in the world of fasting is becoming robust for helping with many aspects of health.  The power of fasting can benefit everything from your weight and inflammation to reducing cancer risk. As you will quickly find out, fasting is definitely not for everyone and…