Source:  Be Well Ah, pumpkin. That enduring orange symbol of autumn. So festive, so decorative — and so rarely eaten despite all the nutrients packed inside. Most of us view pumpkins simply as those big orange gourds you carve before Halloween. And, unless pumpkin turned up in a pie at Thanksgiving, few of us have ever ...

Time is a commodity these days as our obligations increase. Unfortunately, our health often becomes shortchanged as we pack in more responsibilities and a drive-thru or ordering-in seems like the fastest and best food choices, contributing to our ever-expanding diabesity epidemic. These days, I understand more than ever what it’s like to have very little free ...

Chronic stress sends us into fight or flight mode, where the hormones cortisol and adrenaline flood our body, heart rate, breath and blood pressure increases and we get a surge of glucose into the bloodstream to use for energy. Blood flow moves to our extremities (our arms and legs) so that we can flee danger ...

Food glorious food. Eating is simply one of life’s greatest pleasures. Stocking your pantry and refrigerator with healthy choices is a practical first step in your journey to better health. Understanding what portions and servings are is important to developing healthy eating habits for a lifetime.  Use The Daniel Plan Plate as a guideline for ...

Pumpkin seeds are traditionally a fall favorite. Not only are they a delicious snack, they have the power to transform our health and skin for the better.  They promote prostate health, protect bones, lower cholesterol, show anti-inflammatory benefits and are packed with important minerals such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, protein and zinc. These ...

Ingredients 12 Pitted Dates 2 Tablespoons Nut Butter (Almond or Cashew are best) 1 Teaspoon Organic Stevia 1 Tablespoon Raw Coconut Oil 1/3 Cup water 4 Apples (My favorite is Honey Crisp) Tools Popsicle Sticks or Skewers Wax Paper Cookie sheet Toppings 1 Cup mixed pecans, almonds and walnuts 1/2 Cup dark chocolate chips 1 ...

From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things unknown to you. – Isaiah 48:6 NIV When we begin any new habit, our performance is bound to be imperfect. There is nearly always some time when we jostle between the new ways and the old ways. The new ways may be unfamiliar; they take ...

While there are many great mentors you can learn from that can help you knock your goals out of the park, what if I told you that you are by far the most powerful mentor you have? Using your past success as a template for overcoming bad habits is an excellent way to fuel future ...

Waffles are a kid pleaser for sure, and these waffles can double as bread or a Daniel Plan-approved dessert! For breakfast, we recommend topping the waffles with almond butter, bananas, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a nutritional power punch. GF/DF/V 4 servings – 1 cup rice flour   – 1½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour ...

Source:  Be Well Every day new patients arrive at my office with a variety of health issues that need to be addressed — and weight problems are close to the top of the list. One of the things that always surprises me is the durability of the weight-loss myths that so many of us were raised ...