Why should we eat fiber in our diet? Let’s start with what fiber is. I thought I knew what is was until I read a book from my daughter’s college nutrition class and then I realized all I knew was how to get fiber. I knew you needed it to control your blood sugar because I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Here’s the nuts and bolts about fiber. “Fiber as a class is mostly made up of polysaccharides, but they differ from starches insofar as the […]
We all tend to know that we don’t get enough vitamins in our diet especially if we are eating a lot of processed food. So how can we get enough? Increase our fresh raw vegetable intake is a good way but there seems to be lack even with that. Our food has been genetically altered to the point the nutrient level has dropped significantly. I choose to take doTERRA lifelong vitality supplements (LLV) to boost my mineral and vitamin intake. Why? Because they are whole food […]
Hey everyone. I was just reminded about something my coach told me and I had to share. What goals are you setting? Is it to exercise 5 or more days a week? Or that you are going to cut out sugar when looking at what you eat? Before you set these goals look at where you are right now. How much sugar are you eating each day? How much soda do you drink in a day? How much do you exercise right now? The best way […]
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I have tried so hard to eat well and found one of my triggers in a BIG way. My husband and I just had a little stress moment and the first thing I thought of “I need some chocolate.” How’s that for you when you’re trying to eat good. At least I recognize this trigger and and can find ways to deal with it. Using the grounding blend is going to be on the top of my list. The second oil that I will be using […]
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Weight loss can be so hard. I have gone into a slump and really want to get healthy. Does weight really matter? I believe it does because carrying around extra weight can change hormone levels in your body. This can effect everything! So many people have type 2 diabetes and studies have shown a large majority is due to a diet that is also related to being overweight. Why should we care you ask?. What are some of the things you would love to do but […]
I want to share 3 ways to strengthen your immune system. 1. Make sure to eat properly. Eating 6 cups of leafy greens each day such as spinach, kale, collards, or any edible large leaf green gives your body the nutrients that it needs. Eating them raw will also give some digestive enzymes. 2. Use Doterra’s protective blend every morning and night on the bottom of your feet. One to two drops is plenty to use because it is so potent. It has the #1 anti […]
I know this subject resonates with so many of you. I am thankful for the support you give me and I would love to support you. I thought maybe it would help someone out there to know what I eat throughout the day so you have a sample day. With my eating I have a protein shake first thing in the morning to stabilize my blood sugar. That is usually about 6 am. At about 9:30 am I will eat either an egg and a piece […]