Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner without hurting afterwards doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice. You can partake in the festivities and walk away feeling great! A wonderful tradition my family and I have gotten into is signing up for a Turkey Trot or some kind of 5K...
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Meal Tricks Diabetics Should Know for Thanksgiving
Optimal nutrition on a budget
Here are some tips to optimal nutrition on a budget: 1. Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store. Protein, fresh fruits and vegetables are much cheaper and healthier than the packaged goods in the middle. Packaged foods also tend to contain preservatives, and extra...
read moreHoliday Inspiration
This is gonna sound CrAzY but...my wife and I kinda love the gluten free lifestyle even more during the holidays. If I didn't have limitations I'd eat everything in sight!! (See above cupcakes) People always say, "I feel so bad for you.. You can't eat bread". Don't...
read more8 Simple Steps to Clean Eating Success
1. Substitution, substitution, substitution! You can still have the majority of your favorite foods, you just need to substitute for natural clean ingredients. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains (gluten free), natural meats (no hormones, no antibiotics),...
read moreEating Gluten Free in Restaurants
When choosing to eat a gluten free diet, it IS possible to have a fabulous meal in a restaurant. It takes a little knowledge and patience but it is easily doable. Here's how to keep yourself from accidentally eating gluten... Know exactly what it is you're looking out...
read moreToning Workout
Tips: 1.) Eat every three hours to help increase metabolism. 2.) Do not exceed daily calorie intake for your body. 3.) Rest no more than 30-45 seconds in between exercises or sets. 4.) Lift enough weight to fail at 10-12 repetitions (reps). Monday- Chest: 3...
read more5 Steps to Gluten Free
The ultimate goal of course is to have every ingredient you eat be clean and gluten free. If you have Celiac Disease or any other condition that requires eating gluten free for treatment, it is very important to jump in with both feet and cut all gluten immediately. ...
read moreSubstituting Gluten Free Flours
Brown Rice Flour This flour comes from unpolished brown rice. It has more food value because it contains bran. Use it in breads, muffins, and cookies. Cornstarch GlutenFreeDaily only recommends the use of corn in moderation. This is a refined starch that comes from...
read moreSets and Reps Tips
Imagine you are doing an abs workout. If you do 10 sit-ups in a row, each sit-up equals one rep. Lets say you rested for 45 seconds and then did 10 more sit-ups. You now have completed 2 sets of 10 reps each (20 reps total). This is how you should record your sets...
read moreFoods that Cause Stress
Stress is a highly subjective and can differ for each of us. Things that are distressful for some individuals can be pleasurable for others. We also respond to stress differently. It often begins by having more to do than you can handle. When you are stressed, your...
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