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Importance of Protein & Protein Deficiency

Question of the week- What are the best choices for protein? How can I tell if I am not getting enough? This weeks vlog discusses the importance of protein and what sources are the best choices for your overall health. It’s key to have adequate protein intake. Signs and symptoms of too little protein are:…

Meal Replacement

Question of the Week- Meal Replacement This week Carol discusses replacing your protein with protein shakes. One disadvantage is besides those mentioned in the VLOG is the shakes digest much faster than normal animal protein and does not sustain you as long as eating a regular p2 meal. Use with caution as a meal replacement.…

Choose Wisely – Cereal

Choose Wisely #18- Cereal Choices Most nutritionists agree that breakfast is important. In a 2005 study, women who didn’t eat breakfast took in an average 100 calories per day which equals out to about 10 pounds per year. They also had a 10% increase in insulin, 9% increase in cholesterol and 17% increase in LDL…

Healthy Fats and Omega-3s

Question of the Week- What is the Health Benefit of Omega-3s-Flaxseed? FAT IS A HEALTHY CHOICE!! Good fat that is! Fat is so essential for our bodies to function properly. It insulates our organs and helps rebuild membranes and the trillions of cells in our body. Our bodies need saturated fats in order to properly…