DEFENDER- STOP CRAVINGS NOW Cravings are often the cause of why we fail on a healthy eating plan. Even with our best intentions, we cannot overcome the urge to feed the sugar craving. The intensity of cravings can come and go with hormone fluctuations each month. We have all been there and succumbed to the cravings for chocolate and other sugar carbs. We have spent the last year [Continue Reading...]
Beat Allergy Season with Nutrition!
No matter what time of year it may be, some of us will be dealing with colds, flus, and, of course, the dreaded allergy flare ups. Did you realize that what you put into your body can make a difference in your body's ability to fight off any intruders - like viruses, bacteria, and allergens? Eating healthy nourishing whole foods is essential to boosting your body's immune system and giving it the [Continue Reading...]
Ready to Lose It?
Many people have had the unfortunate experience of successfully losing a significant amount of weight, only to have it all come back in a short amount of time. It is important to understand that there is more to dieting than just kicking off the pounds. It is the start on a brand new way of living a healthier lifestyle. The following is an article from the Mayo Clinic about assessing if you are [Continue Reading...]
Fish Tacos – P2 and P3 variations
Want something light, yet healthy and delicious? Try this recipe for fish tacos! P2 and P3 variations. Ingredients: Allotted quantities of white fish or shrimp 1 T of coconut oil or MCT oil 1/2 cup of cilantro 1/2 cup cabbage 1 tsp of Lemon N' Pepper 1 tsp of Three Amigos 4 Ezekiel tortillas or other gluten free tortillas (BFree is a great product) Sides: Shredded Cabbage Coleslaw Chopped [Continue Reading...]
Your Final Round
Many of us have done multiple rounds on our journeys and get very excited for the "final round" to lose the last ten pounds. The problem is, these final 7-10 pounds can be the most stubborn and most frustrating of the whole endeavor. There may be many ups and down - physically, emotionally, and, sadly, on the scale readings. Here are some helpful hints for this exciting - yet trying - time. Stay [Continue Reading...]
Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad
Strawberry Cucumber Salad Strawberries are a summer favorite because they are at the peak of ripeness. They make a light and refreshing addition to a salad, too! Try this recipe for a yummy Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad. Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber Sliced strawberries 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (see below) Fresh ground white pepper Stevia to taste Directions: Slice strawberries [Continue Reading...]
Cool Off with a Frozen Strawberry Treat!
This is a great diet friendly treat to have on a hot summer day and it is P2 friendly! To create this tasty treat, you'll want to grab: -A handful of strawberries -4 cups of ice -Desired amount of vanilla stevia Throw all of these ingredients into a blender and mix it until the ice is good and crushed. You can decide if you need more vanilla stevia after you taste it. (I like to use [Continue Reading...]
When Summer Hands You Lemons, Make Healthy Lemonade!
Enjoy this healthy summer lemonade! Lemonade is a popular, refreshing beverage for a hot summer day, but BEWARE!!! Stay away from those "on the go" lemonade drinks brought to you by Crystal Light or Country Time. They are loaded with either white sugar or artificial (chemical) sweeteners. For example, Country Time's first ingredient on their list sugar - which tells you that since ingredients are [Continue Reading...]
Scale vs. TOM
As if we need more frustration during hormonal cycles, it is true that our menstrual cycle can affect our weight. Fluctuations on the scale occur due to water retention that can be caused by hormones during TOM or "time of month." Symptoms typically get worse in a woman's late 30s and through her 40s as she approaches the transition to menopause. Although it is temporary and the weight will [Continue Reading...]
Do I Need to Do a Detox?
If you are ready for life-changing results, then the HealthPro Detox Plan is for you. This detox plan will do more than help you get a jump-start on weight loss. It will help reduce cravings you have while cleansing and healing the liver, our main fat-burning organ. This detox is aimed at cleansing the liver to help restore efficient fat burning. It has been compiled into an easy-to-read, [Continue Reading...]
