Weight Management
Blood Chemistry for Weight Loss
What if we could get weight loss right as we age by optimizing our blood chemistry? If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I’ve been eating so well, go to the gym 6 days a week, I’m addressing every component I can think of, and I have not lost a pound! AND…
Read MoreIs WHO Right About Stevia and Other Non-Nutritive Sweeteners?
The World Health Organization advises not to use non-nutritive sweeteners for weight control. Specifically, their statement says: Non-Sugar sweeteners should not be used nor expected to assist in weight loss. In fact clinical studies link their use to actually increased risk of new-onset obesity, cardiovascular disease, mortality and preterm labor according to the World Health…
Read MoreOptimal Blood Sugar Levels
Optimal blood sugar levels are one of the most vital of the blood chemistry numbers. It ensures graceful aging and optimal health. And note, I didn’t say “normal” levels. Averaging over 95 on fasting glucose will whittle away at your eye health, nerve integrity, circulation, healing capacity, body composition, and energy levels. All while producing…
Read MoreThe 8 Best Weight Loss Supplements to Combat the Quarantine 15
Now is the time for the Best Weight Loss Supplements. What a tumultuous journey we’ve faced these past two years. We’ve seen lockdowns, quarantines, food shortages, stress, job losses, child care crises, gym closures…even park closures (insert eye roll)… Many of us struggle to find our footing on our healthy lifestyle journey. States pursue some…
Read MoreWhey Protein: Which Whey Is Best?
Atkins, Slim Fast, Muscle Milk, Lean Body, Premier, MetRX, Weider, the list goes on. Since gaining popularity with Joe Weider’s shakes in the 60s and 70s, whey protein has been a staple in the foundation of almost every athlete’s nutritional program. But why is this? What makes whey so special? And better yet, what is…
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