Dear Dave, My wife and I have been eating Paleo very strictly for over a year and have had mixed results. At first we both lost lots of weight but now our weight has gone up and some aches and pains have returned. What’s the deal? Dan, Phoenix Dear Dan, Paleo, as you know, […]
March 30, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
I just returned from a wonderful relaxing week of vacation; sun, surf, good friends AND food in another country. Right away I realize my article for the newsletter is due in 2 days. Oh my, I don’t think this will be good. I have no idea of what to write about. My brain is full […]
March 30, 2013 by Sheri Lynn
The lemon has an inspiring flavor. Citrusy, uplifting, joyful and balancing – it can alkalinize your body and raise your spirits. It’s light refreshing scent makes it a perfect focus for spring inspiration! Broiled Lemon Salmon Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chives 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauc .33 cup lemon juice 1 lemon […]
March 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
If you always do what you’ve done, you will always get what you’ve always got. -Ed Foreman If we are spiritual we tend to willingly start a yoga & meditation practice, if we are gym rats we have no problem hopping out of bed to hit the iron, if we love to cook we can’t […]
March 3, 2013 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, I just LOVE Greek yogurt although my coach is advising that I skip it. Whats so bad about it? Aimee, WI Dear Aimee, Greek yogurt has been surging in popularity and gaining substantial market share from its American-style competition. The main difference is a textural one; greek yogurt is much thicker than regular […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Last month at the suggestion of the Newsletter I watched Supersize Me again. While the whole movie relays a powerful message, there was one particular message that hit home with me; Morgan’s lab results. For those who have not seen the movie, Morgan Spurlock undertakes a 30 day carefully monitored and documented experiment of eating […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Let’s start with the before: Adam Surjan 200 pounds + Exhausted even after a good sleep, back pain, joint pain, antacids and acid reducers daily, dry skin, anxiety, not sleeping well, snoring, and believing my own excuses why I am not taking care of myself. My Story: I am married to my best friend and […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
In life, there is typically an action and then a reaction or consequence that follows. When we look at the food and drinks we ingest, that holds true as well. As Sheri Lynn taught me, long ago that with every bite we take we are either generating or degenerating our health. Yes, EVERY bite. Each […]
February 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
I take it you are searching for the most reliable method for fat loss? I was too. I tried it all: pills to speed metabolism, extra hours in the gym, calorie counting, point counting, low-fat, no fat, no carb, no meat, only meat, infomercial gadgets and any NY best seller that promised weight loss. I could […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Inflammation is the cornerstone of the body’s healing response. It is the front line of defense used by the immune system bringing more immune activity and nourishment to the site of injury or infection. Inflammation can be either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a rapid response to injury or illness. We experience warmth, swelling […]
April 26, 2013 by Sheri Lynn
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