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Who’s in the Mood for Chili?

Watch this quick video on how to make an easy but deliciously healthy Mexican Chocolate Chili (allrecipes.com) that is fabulous with tortilla chips in the summer or winter! (Note: We only cooked it for 45 minutes and didn’t add the cup of water because we couldn’t wait but if you give it 4 hours, the

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Looking for a Healthy Latte?

Check out this video to see how to make a protein latte for any time – hot or cold! Stress reduction is one of the key elements to a healthy lifestyle. What could be better than taking a coffee break to re-focus, knowing it’s a cup of balanced macronutrients and healthy calories?

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Blood Sugar Stabilization
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Is There a Place for Sweetness in the Diet?

You bet there is…but not without knowing the supporting science first! Sugar is 50% glucose to 50% fructose.  Glucose is the main fuel source for the body because it fuels all the muscles and organs. It’s even present in healthy fats as the glyceride part of the fat molecule – triglyceride!  Fructose, on the other

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Tortillas!

Here’s a quick video on how to make tortillas with everyday ingredients in minutes! Each tortilla is 130 Calories and has a Balance Factor of 15. These are perfect to have with shrimp, chicken, fish, falafels, and can be made into pita chips! Enjoy!

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Food Science
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Chocolate Cake for Breakfast?

According to some of the greatest schools on Earth, anything goes!  This week the researchers at Tel Aviv University suggest “that eating [chocolate] cake regularly might just help a person to lose weight”.  Just for kicks, 4 the Luv of Food replaced the words ‘chocolate cake’ with the word ‘food’ to see how the article

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Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes (theworktop.com)

Follow The Work Top’s recipe to get 15 3″ protein pancakes that you can freeze, reheat, toast, and change up with different extras such as banana, apple, or dark chocolate to make these pancakes an easy balanced breakfast or snack, anytime! Print Recipe Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes (theworktop.com) Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe!

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Dieting Misconceptions
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Low Carb Diet Recommended for Diabetes

What exactly does ‘low-carb’ infer? 30% carbs or 20% carbs or 5% carbs relative to 70% or 80% or 95% fats and proteins, respectively? Suggesting someone eat low carb is as vague as suggesting someone drive at low speeds, cook at low temperatures and exercise at a low intensity all to achieve a healthier outcome.

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Blood Sugar Stabilization
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Clock In/Clock Out – Insulin’s Job to Stabilize Blood Sugar

To stay healthy, the body wants blood sugar (blood glucose) maintained in a very narrow range. To do this, the body produces two hormones, Insulin and Glucagon that work on opposite schedules and in opposite ways. 1) Insulin is produced when we are eating to lower high blood sugar and, 2) Glucagon is produced when

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The Balance Factor Health Challenge

Organizing health and wellness programs is a challenge when diverse groups of people have individualized health goals. Here’s a solution to boost the morale and energy in your group through a health-oriented challenge that will transform everyone’s view of healthy eating. The Balance Factor App was designed to inspire EVERY person to improve their overall

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The Official Balance Factor Tip Sheet

Use My Pantry’s ‘Make a Meal’ program to build balanced meals using the Balance Factor (BF).  The combinations of meals that naturally facilitate fat burning are endless! How to Make Balanced Meals: Add Ingredients in ‘Make a Meal’, adjusting serving sizes to your heart’s content. Challenge yourself to achieve a BF around 0 or less.  

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