Are you prediabetic?  According to the Mayo Clinic, prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is elevated, but not high enough to be considered Type 2 Diabetes. If you have prediabetes the stress on your heart, blood vessels and kidneys may have already begun.  You...

Inflammation is a defense mechanism. It is our bodies self defense against physical injury, ingested poisons, sedentary lifestyle and cellular malfunctions. There are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic.

Acute inflammation removes harmful stimuli, allowing your...

This delicious recipe was published in the March 2017 edition of bon appetit magazine.  Take the extra steps to properly garnish your beautiful creation.  I suggest serving with crunchy green celery, and beautiful, diagonally cut, carrots, and radishes....

Let's start Ahh-vocado week with important nutrition facts. In researching the nutrition labels, the calorie and micronutrient information is quite varied. I'm going with the middle-of-the-road, medium sized avocado for all discussions. The nutrition label provided her...

I have had a few requests to repost my tasty Bliss Ball recipes in the past few weeks. I know it can be hard to be a healthy snacker, but it can be done.   It prompted me to make a couple of batches of these sweet, healthy, nutritious treats for myself. Let me know if...

I am recovering from a very short 'bout of a winter illness.  Did I have the "flu'?  I do not know, because I did not have my symptoms confirmed by a physician. I was ill over a weekend, and by Monday morning, I was almost feeling like a new person.  Fever (102.6), bod...

We are in full swing of the holiday weight gain.  In my opinion, it starts with the purchase of Halloween candy.  When is that for you?  October 1, or October 31?  That, my friend, is the beginning.  From there, it becomes an all-out battle to keep the weight off for m...

Have you been hearing more and more about this mysterious 'Golden Milk"?  If you have not tried it, it is time you do.  This dairy free beverage is high in anti-oxidants and is an excellent anti-inflammatory remedy for your body. It's the curcumin in tumeric that makes...

Breathe in, Breathe out.

With the recent tragedies surrounding the destruction by Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, Texans are trying to settle in on their "new normal".  This certainly was not our first flood. Ha!  This IS Texas, after all.  It is the widest spread...

The term "back to school", has more meaning than school age children heading into the classroom.  Back to school suggests a new start. Consider it your opportunity to get going in the right direction. Consider it your opportunity to start a new wellness program. C...