I wrote an article a couple of Easters ago, highlighting some gluten free Easter recipes. Since then, I have learned a lot more about insulin resistance, and the need for low glycemic gluten free recipes. So this year, as the Christians all over the world celebrate...
Month: March 2013
How To Make Fitness FUN
Today's post will be short but full of energy! In previous posts, I talked about my four favorite "F-Words." They are: FUN, Food, Fitness, and Flexibility. The Physiology of Fun, and The Sweetest of Them All Part 1 and Part 2 delved into the Fun and Food words. Today...
The Power of Commitment
You've reached a point where you know important it is to really commit to your health. Most of us are already there. Knowing this importance is the easy part. This part is the WHAT. Yet many times we are trying to create new healthy habits (the potential HOW), but...
Poisons in Your Pantry, Shocking Natural Sweetener Facts, Part 2 – and Another Great Recipe!
Hello, Health-Seeker! I am so happy that I get to share my passion for health and nutrition every day! It’s exciting to hear stories about transformational healings using the principles I teach. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Venus De Marco, author of The Healing Journey of My Bodacious Ta-tas yesterday. She lives […]
Playtime – Living Life to the Fullest (Encore)
Obesity, stress, depression and lack of physical health are at an all-time high in our society. These are symptoms of the root cause of decreased physical activity, play and pleasure in life. Dr. Ritamarie talks often about nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements,...
Poison in Your Pantry: Sneaky Ingredients That Sabotage Your Health
Do you know what toxic ingredients lurk under seeming "healthy" pseudonyms right on the labels of your favorite foods? Oils: what are the Sabotaging Seven to avoid at all costs? Ingredients: The Sneaky Seven that wreak havoc on your body? Many supposed "healthy"...
The Sweetest of Them All: (Part 2)
Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...
My 2nd Favorite “F-Word” & Shocking Sweeteners That Score an “F – Plus a March Recipe!
Welcome to March, Health-Seeker! I am so excited to have Spring right around the corner. If you’ve been on my newsletter list for a while, you know that I LOVE the warm weather. And we are blessed today, Monday, with an amazing sunny day with temperatures at 86! It will be dropping back down to […]
The Sweetest of Them All: Which Sweeteners Are Healthiest? (Part 1)
Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...
The Sweets Episode: The Good, The Bad, and The Bitter Truth
In today's world of conflicting information, how can a person know which sweetener to use without compromising health? Why is white, refined sugar so bad? What healthy alternatives are there to satisfy your sweet tooth? Many supposed "healthy" sugar alternatives are...