Cycling your carbs…

Nutrition Articles

CYCLING YOUR CARBS “Carb cycling” is a common theory in the fitness world. Why do people carb cycle and how do you even attempt to carb cycle? I am a firm believer in carb cycling and use my own formulations to not only keep my body responding but to...

Creativity is Key and that’s a Wrap!

Nutrition Articles, Recipes

Creativity is key and thats a “wrap”! Creativity is the key to sticking to a healthy diet! It is too easy to stray when you eat the same thing day in and day out! I don’t know about you but broccoli, chicken and brown rice gets boring. I like to keep...

Gina’s 8 Simple & Tasty Oatmeal Variations

Nutrition Articles, Recipes

Oatmeal is a staple carbohydrate in so many of our diets. Not only is it so versatile but it is one of the best carbohydrates you can eat. It has been shown to help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and help you control your weight. The soluble fiber...

A Trail Of Success: One Healthy Snack!

Nutrition Articles

A Sure Trail of Success…. Keeping that metabolic furnace running at top speed can sometimes be challenging. With a hectic work schedule, kids, and well…just life, making time to eat frequent snacks can either slip our minds or do quite the opposite, causing us to grab...

Sweet Treat: Cucumbers with Stevia

Nutrition Articles, Recipes

I want to fill you in on a little secret that has helped me tremendously over the years. Just like everyone else, I do get cravings for something sweet and delicious every now and them— OK pretty frequently! I found something better to snack on than that sugar-filled...

Preparation Begins in the Kitchen…

Nutrition Articles

Have you done inventory of your kitchen lately?? Have things piled in the kitchen that shouldn’t be there? There is never a bad time to take a look around and inspect your cupboards and refrigerator for those –oh so tempting– items that can cause you...