Does that ‘diet’ soda really help? A recent study released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Diabetes Association (ADA) on the role of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) and sugar intake indicates artificial sweeteners have a limited impact on sugar intake and could lead to consuming more calories per day. Really? Yes, it turns out…
A friend gave me some packets of a sweetener called Stevia. Is it okay? The quick answer is yes! Unlike most artificial sweeteners which are made of chemicals, Stevia is actually an herb and all natural. You could, if you desired, grow a Stevia plant in your yard and then crush the leaves to sweeten…
Does diet soda and other artificially sweetened foods and drinks help maintain a healthy weight or hurt? A healthy weight is essential to heart health, but consuming diet foods and drinks may be working against you. Sweetness is a natural cue to the body, signaling incoming calories and the need to ramp up digestive processes.…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.