Tag Archives: carbohydrates

All About Sweeteners


Hello all! Well, in honor of Sugar Addiction Awareness Day, I have joined a chorus of voices who are speaking on sugar and its dangers. On this blog, I decided to discuss sugar as well as other various sweeteners. I … Continue reading

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Picky Eaters: Can I Get Them to Eat?


Greetings friends! Lately, I have seen many questions regarding how to get picky eaters around them to eat new foods or foods the picky eater refuses to touch. Well, I can tell you that I do have my own personal … Continue reading

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A Brief Reference to Great Information for the Thyroid…


Hi all, I was going to do an in depth post on thyroid issues because many have been asking me about them, but during my research I realized that there is one person out there that I should lead you … Continue reading

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A Healthy Lifestyle Choice Vs. Melina Bars…CNN got it WRONG with this “Expert!


Hello Everyone, Well, as has previously happened, the Paleo “diet” has landed in a health “news” article. This time the culprit was Dr. Melina Jampolis on CNN Health. In a sad case of SAD diet advice (most likely bought and … Continue reading

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Low Carb Conversations with Jimmy Moore and Friends…Episode 20!


Hey all,   I wanted to point you toward episode 20 of Jimmy Moore’s newest podcast! Guests include Misty Humphrey and ME! To listen, go here: http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/low-carb-conversations-podcast-episode-20-misty-humphrey-and-rachel-flowers-bat-around-the-idea-of-a-paleo-template/11421 Let me know what you think! It was fun and wonderful to get … Continue reading

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Does Food Affect Mood – Part 2


Hello all, As promised, this week we will be discussing more on the food-mood connection. Last time I introduced you a bit to how foods can affect mood, and what we can do to correct such issues based on some … Continue reading

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Does Food Affect Mood?


Hello all, As promised, today’s blog is about how different foods affect our moods (yes, that rhymes well, doesn’t it!). I have wanted to do this blog for a while now because I have had my own mood issues in … Continue reading

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Credit Where Credit is Due…and Discredit Where it is Due as Well!


Okay, okay, okay…I feel that I must weigh in on this topic…it has been ablaze in the low-carb and paleo worlds online, so I need to say my piece (like I haven’t in those places…but I want to bring attention … Continue reading

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Questionable Conversation?


Hey all, I thought I would do a post that could really benefit the healthy conversation. You all have seen my thoughts and input on a variety of issues, but I would like to hear from you! So, I have … Continue reading

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Things You Should Know About Cancer


Well, here it is everyone! Just as I have been promising…my blog about cancer. This one is going to be a compilation of some of the research I have done on cancer. The sources include the Weston A. Price Foundation … Continue reading

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