WE ARE ALL PROGRAMMED TO LIKE SUGAR. New research shows some are genetically much more prone to sugar and food addiction than others. I have observed this in my patients, but now it is becoming clear why some have more trouble kicking the sugar habit than others. As I reviewed in my previous article on food ...

Chef Sally Cameron, www.AFoodCentricLife.com Scrambled eggs or egg whites make a quick and nutritious breakfast-in-a-hurry for busy weekday mornings. Add spoonfuls of salsa for a kick. If you have time, add chopped cilantro and avocado.  Soft egg tacos are a satisfying and healthy start that will keep you going. For added protein and fiber, add pinto ...

Taken from Lose it for Life, By Stephen Arterburn “Faith without works is dead.” James 2:26 (NASB) If we only try, we may die! If we merely try to work the keys to our new eating program, yet only gain enough knowledge to understand them intellectually, then our problems with food and weight will continue. ...

Here three workouts that you can choose from. Find the level that works for you. YOU: On a Diet Beginner Workout YOU: On a Diet Intermediate Workout YOU: On a Diet Advanced Workout

Fresh artichokes should be compact, plump and feel heavy for their size. The leaves should be green and tightly closed. Whether boiled, steamed, or grilled, these green globes are very versatile as a snack, appetizer, stuffed, or in a main course. Share one or enjoy a whole one yourself. Serves 2-4 Ingredients 2 large fresh ...

Adding ricotta and lemon olive oil to hot whole wheat pasta noodles creates a creamy sauce. Add cooked kale and top with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and chopped pistachios for a delicious vegetarian main dish or side dish for chicken (see recipe links below). lemon olive oil is worth adding to your pantry. If you ...

By Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD Adding lean muscle to your body — through strength training and cardiovascular activity — and limbering up your body with stretching can help burn fat, reduce stress, improve health, and decrease waist size, all without bulking you up to the size of a Miami condo. ...

It’s time to change the way you think about fat. For 30 years well-meaning diet gurus have preached that eating fat makes you fat. I’m here to tell you that fat, in and of itself, is not what is making you fat. Instead, it’s eating too much of the wrong kinds of fat. After all, ...

By Stephen Arterburn, Lose it for Life Day by Day “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may ...

In this entertaining video, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Daniel Amen’s wife, Tana, take viewers on an educational tour of the aisles in a typical grocery store! They point out a variety of tasty, nutritious foods and preparation ideas to refer to for your next visit to the store. Focus on organic whole foods, fresh ...