Do You Have FLC Syndrome? Food addiction—literally, true biological addiction to sugar, flour, and processed foods—drives our overeating behavior. And it makes us have FLC Syndrome, where we “Feel Like Crap.” It’s quite simple: eat crap = feel like crap. The hormones that get produced when you eat crap (anything that turns to sugar)—mostly insulin—do ...

Change is part of our everyday lives. Change is a normal process. It’s vital to our personal growth and spiritual development. At times we are open to change, and other times, we may even be absolutely resistant to change. According to leading psychologists like Dr. James Prochaska, to effectively change our habits and behavior involves ...

Did you know that if you eat well for breakfast, you are more likely to eat well all day long? This is a simple, easy breakfast dish that can also provide some variety in your breakfast routine. This dish is all plant-based.           Simple Berry Sauce 1 cup strawberries 1 tablespoon ...

By Rick Warren “Do all your work in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 (TEV) The apostle Paul says, “Do all your work in love.” He doesn’t say some of your work but all of your work. He also says that no matter “what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.” 1 Corinthians 13:3 (MSG). The point is, any job can be turned into worship ...

Skip the fast food taco joints and make tastier, healthier tacos at home. Tacos are the perfect use for leftover shredded roast chicken. You could also use thinly sliced steak, small grilled shrimp, even seasoned and cooked ground beef or turkey. Tacos are so versatile! See recipe for roast chicken breast on page 195.   ...

Sloppy Joes originally consisted of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. Try this Daniel Plan version of an American classic..           2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey, beef, or lamb 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced green pepper 3 ...

Filled with protein and fiber, vegetable omelets are a satisfying meal day or night. Make 1 large omelet to share or as many as you wish.           2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt Dash black pepper 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup fresh baby spinach ...

By Rick Warren “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11 NIV) There are people in life who always want their way. They’ve got a right way and a wrong way to do something, and your way is always the wrong way. When you don’t meet their standards, ...

Let’s face it, choosing between a donut and a diet is a matter of motivation. Want to live healthy, feel better and enjoy life, or satisfy a short-term desire to chomp on foods that are a waste and end up on your waist. To make lasting progress, you must know what’s motivating you to adjust ...

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