Inadequate Sleep as a Risk Factor for Obesity

A 2005 study done at Columbia University showed that the less sleep the subjects got, the more likely they were to be obese.  Those who got only four hours or less of sleep a night were 73% more likely to be obese than those getting seven-nine hours per night.  Similarly, those sleeping five hours per night . . . → Read More: Inadequate Sleep as a Risk Factor for Obesity

Beyond Calories and Exercise: The Influence of Gut Health and Environmental Chemicals on Obesity and Diabetes

The incidence of diabetes and obesity is a global health crisis.  In the Unites States (U.S.) alone, 11.3% (25.6 million) of all people over the age of twenty have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes.  Another 35% are estimated to have pre-diabetes and it is recognized that 11% of these will develop type 2 diabetes each year during . . . → Read More: Beyond Calories and Exercise: The Influence of Gut Health and Environmental Chemicals on Obesity and Diabetes

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Goals & Strategies

When we use the terminology “goals” and “strategies” in our task oriented culture, we often collapse the meaning and use both words interchangeably, typically focusing on the “how-to’s” of strategies.  In reality, the goal is where you are going and the road is the “how-to” of getting you there.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines as follows…
Goal:
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Baked Whitefish

From Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs filet of whitefish such as sole, whiting , cod, or  turbot
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 – 1 tsp sea salt
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
1 TBSP snipped fresh herbs
about TBSP butter

Directions

Place fish in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cayenne pepper, herbs and sea salt. Dot with butter. . . . → Read More: Baked Whitefish

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (the one I used was at least 7″ in diameter)
grape seed oil for drizzling
Few dashes of garam masala which  is a mixture of black & white peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, black & white cumin seeds (optional)
3 medium to large sized peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1″ pieces
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
7 cups . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup

Lemon Iced Tea

From allrecipes.com

Ingredients

8 cups water
3 caffeine free orange pekoe tea bags
1/2 cup agave (add more to taste as needed)
1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a large sauce pan, heat water to rapid boil.  Remove from heat and drop in the tea bags. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. In a large pitcher, combine the steeped tea and the . . . → Read More: Lemon Iced Tea

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Ingredient

1 TBSP agave/honey
1 TBSP paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp ground thyme
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 TBSP grape seed
1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
Sprayable grape seed oil

Directions

Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine oil and shrimp in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle spice . . . → Read More: Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Winter Lentil Soup

From Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

Ingredients

4 leeks, cut just below the “leafy” part
1 bunch kale
1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, drained OR 1-28 can crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup lentils
1 TBSP fresh or dried thyme
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
12 fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Slice each . . . → Read More: Winter Lentil Soup

Arnold Palmer Passion

From allrecipes.com

Ingredients

4 (2 g) bags hibiscus tea (such as Tazo Passion)
4 cups boiling water
4 cups ice cubes
2 lemons juiced
3/4 cups agave/honey

Directions

Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 10 minutes. Discard the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to . . . → Read More: Arnold Palmer Passion