8 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR INTERMITTENT FASTING EXPERIENCE A HUGE SUCCESS
Have you heard of intermittent fasting? It’s this new exciting approach to fat loss, better health and longevity. OK, maybe it’s not new at all but it may be new to you and worth trying on for size. Here’s 8 tips to make your fasting experience a huge success. WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Without making […]
6 SECRETS TO BOOST YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNITY
It seems like shortly after the school year starts, your child’s immunity starts to weaken and the sniffling and sneezing isn’t far behind. There’s nothing like extra sleep loss, sick days and grumpy kids to make us long for the summer sun. Here are 6 tips to give your child that boost they need to […]
BUILDING MUSCLE TO LOSE FAT
There’s a fairly standard approach to weight loss…eat less and move more. To most people this means a restrictive diet and hitting the treadmill. While nibbling on rice cakes and jogging may highlight the accepted procedure, it also doesn’t work as well (nor is it as enjoyable) as a different method – building muscle to […]
MEAL PLANNING FOR BEGINNERS
Meal planning for beginners is the perfect place to start if you’re new to the world of “dieting” or like most, you’ve been immersed unsuccessfully for far too long to remember. It’s time to get back to basics. No matter what diet you’re following or attempting to follow – Eat By Design, Paleo, Vegetarian, Standard […]
IS INSULIN GOOD OR BAD?
Many believe the only role of insulin is to lower blood sugar. In truth, this is only one of insulin’s many physiological roles in human metabolism. With the massive increase in Type II Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, insulin gets a pretty bad rap. So what’s the real deal? Is insulin good or bad? WHAT […]
DO YOU GET SUGAR CRAVINGS? IT MIGHT BE THE ALIENS IN YOUR GUT…
Okay, so maybe not Ridley Scott’s aliens, but sugar cravings are definitely influenced by the foreign puppeteers pulling the strings from inside your body. The good news is that they are fairly happy to coexist with you, instead of bursting out of your chest like Porky Pig at the end of a Bugs Bunny cartoon… […]
LOCAL VS ORGANIC: HOW TO CHOOSE
How do you choose? Local vs organic food? If you’ve attended our Eat By Design Seminar, you know that nutrient density is a BIG DEAL. After all, that’s the whole purpose of eating right? To fulfill our requirements for fuel – macronutrients like fat, protein and carbohydrate, and micronutrients like essential vitamins and minerals. The […]
THE 3 ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO BE HEALTHY
What are the essential supplements you absolutely need to be healthy? Let’s be clear: Health does NOT come from a bottle. No matter how compelling the advertising or convincing the stories are, there are no magic pills or super potions that magically make you healthy. In a perfect world, the best source for all your […]
THE NO-NONSENSE FAT LOSS FORMULA
Are you tired of all the confusing advice when it comes to fat loss? There’s absolutely no shortage of it. Eat this special fruit from the rainforest or burn your fat away in less than 5 minutes a day…you get the picture. Thankfully, there is a no-nonsense fat loss formula. It’s simple and it […]
FIVE SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS
School, and school lunch, is almost here. Seriously…how does this always happen so fast? Eight weeks gone in a flash! This means that it’s back to packing school lunches. Let’s simplify that. The Perfect School Lunch A perfect lunch is one that satisfies your child feeling full, without leaving them exhausted and ready for a nap. […]