How can I eat more fiber in my diet? Eating more fiber usually requires taking slow steps and working up to the goal of 40-50 grams of fiber per day. Why do you want fiber?
Potatoes...Should we re-think them?
Ok, I'll admit it, I have bad-mouthed potatoes...and I think I live in the largest potato producing county in the world. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates (sugars) and can cause a spike in blood sugar...or do they? Get this...The way potatoes are cooked can change their effect on blood sugar!
Parenting...Far from perfect, but still trying...blah-blah-blah
I was on a road trip with my 2 daughters last weekend. They were arguing and fighting off and on, and I was getting frustrated. I launched into some lecture about how they new better than that, and they should look for the good...blah-blah-blah (I know Dracula, you don't say blah blah blah). In the middle of the blah-blah-blahing, I realized I was in the middle of doing some awesome Shame Parenting.
That was easy...?
I love the Staples slogan..."That was Easy." Many things in life sound easy, but are in fact really hard to do.
Milk...contributing to weight gain and Diabetes?
I was counseling a diabetes patient the other day who was struggling and couldn't seem to get their blood sugar down.
Freedom and joy on the inside.
There once was a darling little girl. Because she was cute and sociable with other people, she was the center of attention and adored by her family and their friends.
Birth Control Pills can Cause Depression
Birth control pills deplete levels of certain B vitamins, especially folate, which contributes to depression AND anxiety. Birth control pills aren't the only culprits. Hormone Replacement Therapy and peri-menopause can both deplete these crucial B vitamins.
Word of Wisdom Blog - Implications Today
I have been wanting to write this blog for a long time. This isn't some doctrinal essay, it is Amy's interpretation (with backup from modern prophets and apostles) of an often ignored part of the Word of Wisdom (Doctrine and Covenants Section 89).
Eating Healthy-Are you succeeding?
Think you eat pretty healthy? You may still not be getting the nutrients your need.
Chronic fatigue and bacteria
Some researchers have demonstrated that chronic fatigue patients have less diverse bacteria.