by L Young | Feb 20, 2013 | Blog
Eating right and exercise, or lack of, aren’t the only factors that affect our risks of heart disease. Stress is moving up on the list of negative effects. We all experience stress in our lives from managing a full day of work, family, chores, finances, road rage, illness, and many others. Our bodies can usually return back to its “unstressed” natural state, but when the stress doesn’t leave and we find ourselves in this mode constantly, the danger begins. It begins to cause inflammation in our bodies, increasing our risks of heart and other diseases. So what can we do about it?
One surprising thing we can do is LAUGH more!
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by L Young | Feb 11, 2013 | Blog
This delicious alternative to the high fat original version of chocolate mousse not only tastes good, but is packed with protein, fiber, magnesium, and flavanoids, along with the many other nutrients in this raw cacao super dessert. It’s one dessert you can enjoy without the added guilt.
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by L Young | Feb 4, 2013 | Blog
Heart health is something to be concerned about when you are older, right? It may be inevitable if you’re genetically predisposed to it, and it would eventually lead to medications and surgery. Well that was my thinking years ago, but what if I told you that one third (1/3) of children and young adults have cholesterol >200? It’s not surprising considering the unhealthy fats and highly processed forms of sugar that find their way into most packaged foods today. The good news… you don’t have to be destined for heart troubles and you can help change your outcomes!
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by L Young | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
While working on your New Year's healthier habits, adding a wholesome breakfast is a great way to start the family off in the morning feeling warm, energized, and ready to start the day. Oatmeal along with fresh fruit provides us with the protein, grains, and nutrients we need. When it tastes more like apple pie without all the
sugar, everyone will love it!
Crisp, green apple with cinnamon can make your morning oatmeal taste almost like eating a delicious homemade apple pie. It's an easy recipe and can be made in batches to cover a couple of days, if desired. It's a great combination of warm sliced apples, cinnamon, a little sugar and the crunch of toasted, sliced almonds… Click here for recipe
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by L Young | Dec 13, 2012 | Blog
In my e-zine last month I mentioned ways to add balance, planning, and a little physical activity when approaching the holiday season. These are all important parts of minimizing the stress and weight gain that can creep into our fun.
Today I'll share "3" tips for staying grounded and maintaining your energy while enjoying some of those wonderful foods. We all know how easy it is to get caught up in the craziness of preparing for the holidays, and those delicious cookies, cakes, and drinks are fun to enjoy but can leave us feeling more frazzled. Here are some tips so you CAN enjoy them, while balancing out your food and energy so it doesn't turn into overwhelm.
Read on to learn 3 tips that can help…
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Eating right and exercise, or lack of, aren’t the only factors that affect our risks of heart disease. Stress is moving up on the list of negative effects. We all experience stress in our lives from managing a full day of work, family, chores, finances, road rage, illness, and many others. Our bodies can usually return back to its “unstressed” natural state, but when the stress doesn’t leave and we find ourselves in this mode constantly, the danger begins. It begins to cause inflammation in our bodies, increasing our risks of heart and other diseases. So what can we do about it?
