Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day of joy and celebration. It's a day to take a moment and give thanks for all your blessings, large and small. One of my clients has been keeping a Thanksgiving Day Gratitude Journal since 1999. She's 85 now, and still takes time every...
This is a great alternative to traditional potatoes. Potatoes are high glycemic and not appropriate for those with blood sugar imbalances. Cauliflower is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants and is a good source of...
When the temperature drops our inner voice inevitably tells us we need to nurture our appetite with something warm, tasty and inviting …otherwise known as comfort food. Now that we’re well into November, it’s no secret that the winter months will bring cooler weather....
Thanksgiving in the US is almost here again. Traditional stuffing is made from stale white bread and lots of other not-so-good-for-us ingredients. My mom even put breakfast sausage in there loaded with greasy saturated fat. What if you could enjoy stuffing without the...
Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo In this show you'll learn: How to eat well while staying jolly Mindfulness tips to combat holiday stress The importance of remaining consistent with holiday choices Background: With holiday parties starting to be in full swing, many...
If you're looking for a sweet, low-glycemic, gluten-free recipe this holiday season, you've met your match. Ingredients: 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup almonds, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut 1 tablespoon Chia Gel 2 teaspoons vanilla...
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Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo In this show you'll learn: How juices affect your blood sugar How juicing affects diabetes How certain fruits and vegetables affect your blood sugar Background: The World Health Organization recently shared a shocking statistic: 347...
As Halloween approaches, so does the cold and flu season.  Coincidence?  Not likely! Is what we think of as the cold and flu season really a sequela of overindulgences from sugar that occur more than usual from the end of October through the end of the year?  ...
Stuffed Bell Peppers I came up with this recipe while on the road – the result is a great travel food with easy to find ingredients that requires minimal kitchen tools to assemble. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper (orange and yellow...
Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo What gut microbes have to do with anxiety What the direct evidence is these gut microbes affect the brain How we can affect the gut microbiome and the immune system Background: The gut and brain have a steady ability to communicate...