I don’t know about you, as I get older, my dinner hour keeps getting a little earlier. Can anyone relate? In reality, that’s not a bad thing. You know, that old advice to stop eating a few hours before bedtime exists for a good reason: Late night snacking may disrupt your sleep, add to weight gain, and increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Late night eating can have these consequences:
Bigger Blood Sugar Spikes (which leads to a host of health problems)
Just in case you’re using vinegar as a disinfectant…it’s not nearly as powerful as Sol-U-Guard, which is the only EPA-registered plant-based disinfectant that DOES kill 99.9% of germs and viruses, including Influenza, SARS, COVID-19, E-coli, and more!
Undiluted vinegar doesn’t kill viruses sufficiently enough to qualify as an EPA registered disinfectant, and it doesn’t kill dangerous bacterial like staphylococcus. Once you dilute vinegar as part of a DIY cleaning solution, you’re reducing the virus-killing power even more. Vinegar is not an EPA-registered disinfectant and it’s not powerful enough to be used for sanitizing settings like childcare, schools, or even your own home. Vinegar does not kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria so you’ll want to swap vinegar for an EPA- registered disinfectant when you want to protect your family from viruses like COVID-19. Vinegar is not sufficiently effective to be on the EPAs List N – the disinfects approved agains SARS CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19).
We’re often exposed to viruses in high-traffic areas where we’re coming onto contact with droplets from other people, and where it is challenging to keep your hands clean. Due to a dubious level of commitment to hand washing and a penchant for unhygienic sharing practices, children are great germ vectors! This makes childcare settings and schools a high priority when it comes to killing viruses—and vinegar isn’t potent enough to help in this area. While vinegar can be use to physically remove dirt and grime, vinegar does not kill germs thoroughly enough to be used as a disinfectant or sanitizer in schools. Yet, vinegar can be caustic when used in high concentrations.
A great way to kill viruses and cut down on hitchhiking germs that are coming home from school is to spray items down daily with an EPA-registered disinfectant Like the one I use, Sol-U-Guard.
Sol-U-Guard kills 99.9% of household germs using the ingredients thyme oil and citric acid.
Thyme-tested thyme oil. The thyme plant uses thyme oil as an I’mmune system—killing microorganisms before they an invade.
Naturally safe and effective Citric Acid. Every drop of citric acid that goes into each bottle of Sol-U-Guard Botanical takes over 100 hours to process, including 35 hours spent on filtering alone.
Sol-U-Guard literally makes germs spill their guts. Many viruses are surrounded by a lipid envelope. When Sol-U-Guard breaks down this envelope, the virus is killed. Soluguard is all-natural and patent protected (#7642227)
If you’re tired of being on the hamster wheel of dieting then check out the R3 Lifestyle. It’s not a diet, there is no counting of calories, carbs, sugars or fats—just healthy food choices that you love
Here’s one of many recipes I share to help friends and family find healthy, affordable and easy options to stay on track and enjoy their life journey.
If you already follow R3 and partake in the challenges, the following recipe is R3 approved for all weeks one through six.
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This recipe is easy, delicious and will totally satisfy your cravings if you’re in the mood for boneless wings. Great for snacks, appetizers, tailgating or any get together.
What you need: • 1- 12.5 ounce can white chicken breast drained • 1 cup of shredded cheddar • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce • Seasonings of choice
How to make them:
1. Combine all ingredients except buffalo sauce. 2. Shape into nuggets on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook at 400ºF for 20 minutes. 3. Take them out, toss with buffalo sauce or sauce of your choice & enjoy!
NOTE: Serve with celery or carrot sticks with Blue Cheese, Ranch or any dipping sauce you like. I doubled this recipe.
Publications support the theory that we have an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. It’s estimated that nearly half of Americans have “insufficient” vitamin D levels (under 29 ng/ml) and 14 percent are deficient (under 19.6 ng/ml). On the other hand, Vitamin D blood levels of 50 ng/ml or higher have been found to protect against respiratory infections like influenza and corona-type viruses.
I know many people believe that “I get my Vitamin D from the sun” and I know Ido a well. But there are a few various factors limit adequate D absorption from sun exposure (age, skin tone, your BMI, geographic location, time of year, infection). Just because I’m in Florida and out in the sun every day, it doesn’t mean I don’t need to supplement with Vitamin D and D3/K2 in order to keep my vitamin D at a healthy level. Remember too, when we use sunscreen, we block out 98% of the Vitamin D we would normally absorb..
At your next physical, be sure and request your D3 lab marker. If you don’t request it, the doctor won’t do it!
For me, I pretty much switched all my cleaning products at the same time, but TILEX was first out the door. When I became more aware of the toxic ingredients in cleaning and laundry products, I picked up the TILEX bottle and it literally said “Do not stay in room while using this product”! Yeah…read that last statement again and then think about it.
Interestingly enough, in 2015 and then again in 2019, Clorox amended the label to sound not so scary. It now says:
“Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/face protection such as safety glasses. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.”
We take warning labels for granted.
Did you know that TIDE and grocery store laundry detergents have an ingredient called 1.4 Dioxane, which is a known carcinogen? It’s banned in Europe and finally certain states are establishing laws. Unfortunately, all the manufacturers do is “reduce” the amount instead of removing it entirely…like that makes it okay.
We have double points and $1 memberships. This is the perfect time for me to share my favorite store! Let’s have a conversation! The work I do matters—and, it only works when I work!
CoQ10 is a nutrient that is naturally found in the body. As we age, our bodies produce less of this important nutrient plus our bodies break it down at a faster rate. It’s a very important nutrient. Check all that it does:
Cardiovascular Health: CoQ10 may improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease by acting as an antioxidant and supporting energy production in heart cells.
Antioxidant Activity: CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that contribute to aging and disease.
Energy Production: CoQ10 is essential for the production of energy in the body’s cells. It may improve physical performance and reduce fatigue.
Muscle Function: CoQ10 may support muscle function and reduce muscle pain and weakness, particularly in individuals taking statin medications.
Neurological Health: Some studies suggest that CoQ10 may benefit individuals with certain neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease and migraines.
Fertility: CoQ10 may improve fertility in women by enhancing the quality of eggs.
Other Potential Benefits: CoQ10 may have anti-aging effects, improve skin health, and regulate blood sugar levels.
You can find CoQ10 in beef, pork, chicken, fatty fish, eggs, spinach and broccoli but not in the amounts that we need, o supplementation is key.
Also know that if you are on a statin drug, that Rx stops your body’s natural production of CoQ10 so supplementing is critical.
You shouldn’t wait until you have a health problem and then try to play catch up. I was fortunate because I caught things early and reacted fast with a protocol that worked. I still follow that protocol! But I always wonder had I been lazy in the beginning, would we have even had these health issues at all?
But more often than not, people take their health for granted and when there’s a problem, they drag their feet. They put all their trust into the medical community (which we absolutely must use) but it’s been my experience that we must all be our own health advocates in the process!
I invite you to let me help you review your nutrition protocol so you can make 2025 your healthiest year yet!
Caring for your health includes fueling your body with protein. Protein isn’t just for athletes. It builds muscle, strengthens bones and boosts immunity. It keeps you satiated and keeps hunger at bay, so it’s an important tool in weight loss.
Here are some general guidelines:
Under 50: Multiply your weight by 0.38 grams
Over 50? Multiply by 0.45 grams
For a 55-year-old at 150 lb., that’s 67.5 gram of protein daily, or about 22.5 g per meal.
It’s important to address your personal physical goals as well. You may want to drink a protein shake every day. A normal shake is two scoops, totaling 30 grams of protein; but if you don’t eat a lot during the day, you may want to use three scoops for a total of 45 grams of protein.
Typically, it is recommended a woman take 20 grams of protein in her shake UNLESS she’s trying to build muscle (which most of us need to do), and in that case, she could add 30 grams of protein to her shake.
Make certain to check your labels.I use a shake that has ZERO sugar. Stay away from convenient shakes like Ensure. Ensure only offers 9 grams of protein but has 10 grams of sugar, plus a blend of vegetable oils!
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