Question of the Week- The Importance of Vegetables and Your Weight Today Carol's VLOG and question of the week addresses the importance of vegetables in our diet. You need at least 3-4 cups of vegetables a day or more. Ways to prepare your vegetables: The best way to eat your vegetables is raw. This packs the most nutrients and you get the best benefit from them. Make big salads [Continue Reading...]
Apple Cider Vinegar
Carol's Facebook Quick tips Apple Cider Vinegar increases energy consumption in the body and is great for people trying to lose weight. It is recommended that you drink 1 - 2 tsp. with 8 oz of water before each meal. I mix mine with 2 packages of Vanilla Stevia. I also use it in dressings, marinades and I even now add to my protein shakes. [Continue Reading...]
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Raw Coconut Oil. Use this as your fat of choice in cooking. Take two teaspoons per day to stimulate metabolism, improve digestion, and release fat cells. Useful for everything from hair conditioner to cooking, Coconut Oil is one of the few products permitted and recommended for dieters. Benefits of Coconut Oil include promoting healthy thyroid function while reducing sugar [Continue Reading...]
Grilled Skirt/Flank Steak with Roasted Asparagus
Phase 2 recipe Serve these two recipes together for a tasty meal or mix and match them with other recipes to create a new dish! This recipe is designed for phase 2 but can be adjusted for phase 3. Grilled Skirt Steak/Flank Steak 100 grams or 3.5 oz of Skirt Steak Seasoning salt/other spices Dry the meat very well before grilling (to get a nice brown crust) and because [Continue Reading...]