Since the Middle Ages, almond milk has been used as an alternative to cow’s milk. The watery, white texture mocks that of its lactose-containing counterpart. Many people who are intolerant to milk find that almond milk is a great alternative.
It’s commonly believed that consuming small, frequent meals optimizes fat loss. According to theory, go without eating for more than a few hours and your body shifts into “starvation mode.” Part of the starvation response is to slow down metabolism in an effort to conserve energy. Pretty hard to get lean when your metabolic rate isn’t cooperating. Conceivably, providing your body with a constant stream of nutrients prevents the starvation response by “stoking the metabolic furnace,” thereby enhancing the ability to burn stubborn body fat.
The holidays are in full swing, and I am completely loving the change in seasons and holiday feel that surrounds us. With all the joy also comes the struggle with how to stay in shape during this time when food and treats are everywhere!
The holidays are in full swing, and I am completely loving the change in seasons and holiday feel that surrounds us. With all the joy also comes the struggle with how to stay in shape during this time when food and treats are everywhere!
Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most of us fall off our regular, healthy eating plans and give into the temptation of sugar cookies, second helpings and eggnog! But that doesn’t mean your diet is headed for a complete meltdown!
Being on a low carb diet, although very effective, can end up down-regulating the body’s metabolic responses, especially if the diet is low in calories, too! In a previous post, I discussed the “how-to” in this post, and now I’m answering four common questions about carb cycling.
Typically, the weekends offer a little more downtime so take advantage of it and get creative. Find a recipe you wish to try and go for it! If the recipe isn't completely healthy, there are ways you can modify any recipe to make it healthier and "Gina Approved".
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