Sugar and I are like two peas in a pod and there is no question in my mind that I am a bonafide sugar addict.  Sugar once had the power to easily and without warning spin me out of control in a moments notice leaving me in a puddle of self-loathing  and guilt.  It wasn’t until I was given a diagnosis of breast cancer did I come clean with my run away cravings, confront my addiction and started to make empowered choices for taking back my life, health and wellness.  Are sugar and junk food urges really simply a matter of willpower and self [...]

It’s no secret that fiber plays a very important role for keeping your internal pipes moving regularly, your blood sugar on an even keel and your waistline smaller.  But one very important feature of fiber that doesn’t get much air time is the fact that it plays a major part in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Fiber is the part of the plant that your digestive system just doesn’t breakdown.  Dietary fiber comes in two different varieties, soluble or insoluble which means as the fiber passes through your digestive tract the soluble fiber dissolves in water and the insoluble fiber does [...]

In a time of convenience, fast and an over packaging of food, eating for wellness and fueling your body with healthy nutritiously packed whole foods can be a challenge.  To get the most out of what you put in your mouth and nourish your body physically, mentally and spiritually you need to Kick the CRAP out of your diet. Kicking the CRAP means eliminating or at least cutting far back on: C – Simple carbohydrates of candy, cakes, cookies and sodas that are loaded with sugar that will rage havoc on your adrenals, immune system, blood sugar levels and your over all health. [...]