How do some people totally change their habits while many of us are stuck in the same rut day in and day out? It appears that the key is…
Are You Addicted?
March 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
Are you addicted and don’t know it? From time to time, we all stray off of our normal ‘healthy’ or weight loss diet. It’s not a big deal unless you have trouble getting back on track…
Detox Your Body, Lose Weight, and Feel GREAT
January 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Holidays are over and it’s time to get back on track with your diet and fitness. First order of the day is to get the junk out of your system. A Detox diet will give you immediate results…
10 Simple Rules for Eating to Lose Weight and Be As Healthy As Possible
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Eating can be so complicated these days. If you follow the information you see in magazines, the news, and the latest fad diet book, you will be totally confused. I’ve been there…
Hidden Food Addictions Can Make You GAIN Weight
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Think—what foods do you eat day in, and day out on a regular basis? Foods eaten daily can often cause chronic health problems. Would you believe that the majority of people have some hidden food sensitivities?
How to Deal with Your Child’s Weight Problem While Maintaining his Self Esteem
March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor's Note: Today's post is from Nicole Harris. She has some great tips on how to help keep your child from becoming an unhappy, overweight adult. Starting with better habits now will go a long way towards helping your child avoid obesity, diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Fear that you may have [...]
3 ‘Healthy’ Foods to Stop Eating
March 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Historically, humans consumed over 80,000 species of edible plants, animals, and fungi, but in our modern dietary world, the average American gets almost 70% of their caloric intake from THREE foods! And those foods have been pushed as 'healthy' but they are actually leading us to multiple chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and [...]
Does this ‘Healthy’ Food Make you Fat and Sick?
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Is Corn Healthy or making you sick and overweight? by Cat Ebeling and Mike Geary, co-authors of The Fat Burning Kitchen Contrary to popular belief, corn is actually a grain, not a vegetable, and is really not appropriate as a dietary staple for several reasons: 1. "Anti-nutrients" in corn (and other grains too) 2. [...]
What Do Migraines Have to Do with Acid Reflux Medication?
February 14, 2012 by 3 Comments
It’s called, “Heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux or GERD” and, like millions of other people, if you have gone to a doctor about this, most likely they have prescribed medication to reduce stomach acid. Medications like Nexium and Prilosec are some of the most popular proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors reduce stomach acid. But [...]
Agave-A Healthy Sweetener or Fat Fuel?
September 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
Is Agave the New “Healthy” Sweetener? Agave syrup has been advertised as a new “healthy” sweetener that is low glycemic, good for weight loss, and better for you than either regular sugar (sucrose) or high fructose corn syrup. And sales of agave syrup have skyrocketed in the last few years. But is it really that [...]
What’s For Breakfast? Primarily Paleo, Gluten and Dairy Free Ideas
June 2, 2011 by 6 Comments
Breakfast is truly an important meal.It actually jumpstarts your metabolism, fires up your brain and gives you fuel to start your day full of energy. Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your day with some essential nutrients. And, eating a healthy breakfast reduces hunger all day.
Perfect Paleo Snack
May 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
Trying to follow a Paleo diet? Going gluten free or grain free? Have food allergies? What is there to eat for a healthy snack? Generally a quick snack can be a piece of fruit and a handful of raw nuts, but sometimes you’re on the go and you want something tasty and filling, but not [...]
Should We All go ‘Paleo?’
May 13, 2011 by 6 Comments
Have you heard the new diet trend? It’s the ‘Paleo’ diet, primal diet or the caveman diet. I guess it’s not exactly what I would call new and trendy, since it is based on the diet that our ancient ancestors ate. ‘The Paleo Diet’ is actually a term that author Loren Cordain, PhD coined [...]
3 Critical Things You MUST know in Order to Lose Weight and Keep it Off.
March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you are working on burning body fat and increasing your energy, there are three key things to keep in mind. These things are so important and so many people are trying like crazy and cannot figure out why dieting does not work. Until you ‘get’ this, weight loss and fat burning will be hit [...]
What about Frozen Yogurt?
March 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Have you joined the newest frozen 'treat' craze? I'm talking about frozen yogurt. It seems there's a new frozen yogurt place opening on every street corner lately. And, not only do they try to come across as delivering "smart and healthy" treats, some of these places try to sound even healthier [...]
America’s Feedlot?
March 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever stopped to think that America is turning into one big gigantic feedlot–but WE are the cattle? The American public is now living on a diet that consists mostly of corn, wheat, and soy products, very very similar to commercially raised cattle, chickens, and fish. These industrialized big business agricultural products have [...]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
February 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
People often ask me, Cat—how can you eat healthy if you are on a budget? Yes, everyone—including me—is looking at ways to cut out unnecessary expenses, and the grocery budget is definitely a target. No, we do not all need to head to Wal-Mart for our groceries or start eating everything out of cans! Absolutely [...]
Avoid These Grains!
January 29, 2011 by 2 Comments
Cave men didn't eat grains; at least nowhere close to the form we eat today. But our country has been steadily increasing its consumption of grain for the past 30 or more years. Along with that are the rising numbers of obese and overweight people. In the 1970’s, the average American ate 85 pounds [...]
Amazing Energizing, Fat Burning Secrets of Coconut Oil
December 13, 2010 by 2 Comments
Coconuts once were considered bad for you. It was thought that the saturated fat in coconut lead to high cholesterol, clogged arteries, heart disease, and weight gain. Now, coconuts have taken center stage for their nutrition value. So the question is: Are coconuts good for you or bad for you? Coconut is now sold [...]
