No one wants to be obese. We can kind of accept being overweight and so we justify to ourselves and others that we are a few pounds overweight, rather than admitting that we are over the line into obesity. I was in the obesity category for 17 years, but did not admit that even to myself. So when does … [Read more...]
Book Review: Glow
Glow by Nadia Neumann is a lovely book that focuses on The Nutritional Approach to Naturally Gorgeous Skin, something that fits just right with the theme of Purposeful Nutrition. Nadia Neumann is a nutritional therapy practitioner and Founder of Body Unburdened so she has some experience and credibility on … [Read more...]
Gestational Diabetes and Your Future
Were you one of the 9% of American women who experienced gestational diabetes in a pregnancy? (source) I was for my 2nd pregnancy and although I never went through the testing again, I managed my blood sugars for the other pregnancies I had after that, like I did have gestational … [Read more...]
Book Review: Beautiful Smoothie Bowls
“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” Do you know what a smoothie bowl is? I would guess most of you know are familiar with and probably drink … [Read more...]
What is Insulin Resistance?
You may have heard the term insulin resistance? And you may be wondering what is insulin resistance and why does it matter, especially to me? I would like to give you a brief overview of what insulin resistance is and share with you why it matters so much to our health. Insulin resistance is at the heart … [Read more...]
Book Review-Traditionally Fermented Foods
Most of us who have a health consciousness realize that we need more fermented foods in our lives. Sometimes there is a disconnect between our knowledge and practice though. This is certainly true in my life, but I continue to strive to increase the fermented foods in the diet of my family. The book … [Read more...]