0 CommentsHow to recover from a binge: 5 easy steps to set yourself on a different pathOkay, so you over-did-it. Whether your go-to tool of choice is something sweet, or a buzz from alcohol, many of us will find temporary relief from the stresses of the day by over-indulging. That’s because it works: There are real,… algrayson 0 CommentsJust. Slow. Down.There’s some amazing research now on the health benefits of sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant associated with cruciferous vegetables, with the highest concentration in broccoli sprouts. It is linked to preventing and reducing cancer cell growth, among other things. The hitch… algrayson 0 CommentsHow long does it take?I overdid it the week of Thanksgiving. Not only did I indulge in an apple pie on the day (fruit-sweetened, of course, and with soy ice cream on top), but also in the days leading up to and after Thanksgiving… algrayson 0 CommentsSavory Apple Satisfaction: RoundupSavory Apple Satisfaction by Chelsea Thorpe Whether they’re dunked in caramel, encrusted with a brown sugar crumble, or topped with vanilla ice cream, apples’ natural sweetness too often gets drowned out by heaps of added sugar. If you’re determined… algrayson 0 CommentsHow we become addicted to sugar/carbs, Part 1: Dopamine In the course of freeing myself of a sugar addiction – which long hid behind the veil of “I’ll just work it off” –– I discovered that there are (at least) five different ways that our bodies become dependent… algrayson 0 CommentsSavory Pumpkin DelightsEvery Autumn, pumpkin-spiced goodies pop up everywhere and added sugar seems to be the key ingredient. While it may be hard to resist giving into the festive season by way of pumpkin-spiced everything, why not get your pumpkin fix with… algrayson 0 CommentsGhoulish Treats Without the Excess SugarEven though Halloween is only a few days away, here’s a round-up of some fun ideas for healthier treats to make with the kids. Halloween Witches Finger Cookies from Sugar Free Mom Banana Ghost Pops from Super Healthy Kids… algrayson 0 CommentsStrengthening the “I’m Good” MuscleWhen I first started doing push-ups back when I was a teenager, I couldn’t do more than three of them for a loooong time. Years it seems. Just three push-ups. I was starting with zero tone in my muscles, so… algrayson 0 CommentsAre you human? Then you shouldn’t be eating (so much) sugarWith the advent of agricultural and food processing technologies over the past 100 years, we have been able to feed and grow the population. But those very technologies and many others have also led to a surge in chronic diseases,… algrayson 0 CommentsHarnessing the Power of PleasureDid you know that there’s power in your pleasure? Or rather, you hold the power to direct your pleasure, which can be a mighty tool as you improve your health. It starts with understanding your biology. But you might ask:… algrayson
