It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the CDC, over one third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. If action is not taken to… [Continue Reading]
Best Snacks for Blood Glucose Control
For blood glucose control, frequent snacking is important because it: Helps improve your metabolism Helps prevent over eating at meal Helps control blood sugar levels However, some snack choices may not be ideal for… [Continue Reading]
Heartburn? Don’t Automatically Reach for the Pill
Acid reflux and heart burn are not pleasant feelings. They make us uncomfortable, and it often hurts. What we usually do is take a proton pump inhibitor, such as prilosec, prevacid, and nexium or antacids. These pills, however, can make symptoms worse. Sure, they help temporarily, but… [Continue Reading]
Tips for How to Do a Detox
The best way to rid yourselves of chemicals and toxins is to eliminate them as best you can, either by removing/limiting the exposure and/or by detoxification. Today I am going… [Continue Reading]
Easy Tex Mex Lettuce Cups
Why is it that the best dinners are the ones that have been prepared in a flash? Maybe it’s the gratitude of knowing that a healthy meal can indeed be tasty, quick… [Continue Reading]
Health Benefits of Onions
This weekend, I was getting close to the end of produce my produce stash. The only vegetables I had left were a little bit of kale and some onions. Often, we do not view onions as a… [Continue Reading]
Why You Should Add Beans to Your Diet
Beans are one of my favorite high fiber foods. They’re versatile and tasty, and they add a great nutritional kick to every meal. Not only are they a source of fiber, but they are… [Continue Reading]
Best Fiber-Rich Foods
The topic of fiber is going strong here at Life to Table. Let’s keep the momentum going. We know how important it is to snack in between meals. More importantly, we know… [Continue Reading]