Eating for Energy
I recently recieved this question:
“What foods should I be eating for long lasting high energy and fat burning?”
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Jumpstart your weight loss
Remember when you were younger and wanted to lose a few pounds? All you had to do was exercise and cut back a little and you’d be good to go. All of a sudden you turned 40 and those 5-10 pounds seem to be happy right where they are.
As we age our metabolism does slow down. However, your diet and lifestyle choices play a significant role in increasing or decreasing your metabolism.
Here are a few ideas to give your metabolism a boost:
Looking to speed up your metabolism?
Looking to speed up your metabolism? Try turmeric.
Turmeric is an excellent anti inflammatory and will help to burn fat and speed metabolism. It has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine in the prevention and treatment of cancer as it is a blood purifier. Plus, it reduces oxidation, protects against free radicals, increases immunity, lowers cholesterol is antiseptic, a pain reliever and digestive aid.
Try this recipe for a great detoxifying drink: Turmeric Juice
Add turmeric to foods:
1 tsp to yogurt based marinades for meats
¼ tsp to Banana smoothies
1 tsp to chicken or egg salad
Sesame cookies
Home made cookies are so much better for you (and better tasting) than store bought. I just finished making a batch of my husbands favorite cookies for Valentine’s Day. They are quick, healthy and delish!
Recipe:
1 ¼ cup almond flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1/3 cup honey
2 T almond butter
1 T vanilla
¼ cup sesame seeds
Directions:
Healthy eating 101
My philosophy on healthy eating is simple.
I don’t like to follow the latest trend; I follow one rule Eat Real Food.
Here are a few principles to explain what I mean by that:
5 Ways to flatten your belly
No matter what your size it seems the stomach is the hardest body part to flatten. Here are some simple tips that will hel
p get you on your way.
Eat an apple a day or two.
You remember the old saying -not only will they help keep the doctor away; apples are a great way to keep your belly flat. They are loaded with nutrients and fiber to keep you full and your digestive track moving! Have an apple a half hour before meals to help fill you up, help to digest your meal and avoid over eating.
Don’t drink soda of any kind ever.
Healthy Chocolate Mousse
Coconut milk is such a healthy and delicious food loaded with healthy fat and properties that increase immunity and boost metabolism. I’m always looking for ways to add it to my diet. Combining it with my favorite dark chocolate seemed like a great idea!
So delicious, quick and simple all you need are two ingredients:
1 can of coconut milk (I use organic)
1 dark chocolate bar (I use Green& Blacks 85% organic dark chocolate)* link
Directions:
5 ways to look and feel younger now!
Reduce stress - 
Everyone experiences stress at times, but when it is ongoing can seriously affect the way you look and feel. Stress actually causes chemical changes in your body depleting nutrients and can cause you to age prematurely, cause cancer and other serious diseases. Stress is something we all deal with. 
Find healthy and productive ways to manage your stress. Get support if you need it.
Get moving – Exercise will help to manage stress, detoxify the body and keep your joints flexible and your mind clear. Exercise increases the amount of oxygen in your lungs increasing your metabolism and giving you more energy keeping you young and healthy. When you are feeling tired and lazy get up and get moving and you will feel better within minutes.
5 more ways to get fit and healthy!
It doesn’t have to be overwhelming to live a healthy lifestyle. Small changes can add up overtime, start with something small you can add to your routine everyday then once you are comfortable with that add something else. Just keep moving in the right direction- and keep moving!
#1. Eat breakfast -it doesn’t have to be breakfast food just eat something! Eating in the morning will keep you from binging at lunch, rev up your metabolism and get your day off to the right start. try a fruit smoothie
5 Ways to get fit and healthy for good!
Losing weight, getting fit and healthy is not just about the food on your plate. Of course, part of it is. You can’t keep eating diet foods, low fat foods, counting calories and taking the same steps over and over expecting different results. You want to lose the weight for good, feel confident and put the negative thoughts behind you. Stop beating yourself up and take action!
#1 -Indulge
Being healthy doesn’t mean you should feel deprived. In fact on the contrary you should be treating yourself with an abundance of self love and self care. Expect the best; treat yourself to the finest quality food, clothes and lifestyle you can afford! When you expect the best for yourself that’s exactly what you’ll get!
#2 -Quit the gym