(Full Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.) Did you know that the prevalence of diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. (WHO, 2016). In the USA, 52.3% of the adult populations are not affected. (Diabetes.ca). Diabetes affects the whole body and is … [Read more...]
Getting Started With Clean Eating
When you first get started eating clean, you have two options. You can go cold turkey and give up all the junk food, sugar, processed food etc. all at once, or you can opt for a more gradual change. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach. Pick the one you think will work best for you and give … [Read more...]
Weight Loss with Fasting-Success Stories – Ala’a
I am starting a new series here at Purposeful Nutrition with success stories of women who have lost at least 40 lbs through intermittent fasting and dietary changes. Ala'a joined my Intermittent Fasting Group for Women on Facebook and shared a bit about her story, so then I asked her if she would … [Read more...]
Clean Food Staples
Here’s the secret to sticking to a clean diet – make sure you always have something in the house that makes it easy to fix meals and snacks. It’s easy to get tempted by fast food, takeout or even the convenience food section at the grocery store when you’re hungry with no easy to prepare food in the house. … [Read more...]
Why Mom Need to Care For Themselves
I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently, who is a mom of a grown adult. She is at a point of dealing with some health issues in her own life and she expressed the concern that it is hard to take the time and spend the money to help herself, ie self-care. It reminded me again of how … [Read more...]
Book Review: Keto by Maria and Craig Emmerich
I received this review copy in exchange for an honest review. I read a lot of health books. And most of them are good. I learn a few things and I put them on my shelf as good reference books. But every once in a while I read a special book – a book that changes my life. Two years ago I read a book like … [Read more...]