When your family sized load of laundry calls for less laundry detergent than your cookie recipe calls for vanilla…you know you’re going to be saving money. To be exact, this load takes two teaspoons of detergent per large load. My cookie recipe calls for two and one half teaspoons per batch.
It’s certainly a small amount of detergent, yet my clothes and linens always come out super clean.
Why should I pay for water-filled detergents when the machine adds water already? And, why should you?
When pasta is cooked and then cooled for 24 hours, its starch structure changes. Some of the digestible starch becomes resistant starch, which the body processes more slowly. This not only helps reduce blood sugar spikes but also feeds good gut bacteria, working as a natural prebiotic.
Reheating the cooled pasta actually amplifies the effect. Studies suggest this simple trick—cook, cool, and reheat—can cut the glycemic impact of pasta by up to 50%. It’s a small shift in meal prep with big benefits for blood sugar control and gut health.
When people ask why I use the brands I use, I always reply because they are safer for me and my home.
I don’t dust by the cheapest item on the store shelves, I try to buy the best I can afford for my budget. I take into account quality, how long products will last and how they affect my health. For me it’s a simple choice to try to live a healthier lifestyle. When I’m asked for more details, I often refer friends, family and acquaintances to this link so they can see what I see for themselves. Once you switch stores, there is no going back.
I want to share with you what I bought on my last Wellness Store virtual shopping trip.
The brand NEW products that I’m excited to try are…
* Cookies & Cream protein (30g/svg)
* PhloraV probiotic for vaginal health
* VigorFt for men (women too if they need a boost in testosterone) but for men, a “Booster for your Rooster”
* Cinnamon flouride-free tooth polish
This morning I made a Proffee when I woke up. I’ve been seeing a lot of ads for them lately. I made it using fresh ground French-pressed Mountain Cabin Organic Breakfast Blend coffee, new Collagen Boost with Ceramides (10g protein) and a scoop of Vanilla Proflex Pro (15g protein) so I got a good hit of protein right when I woke up to help me meet my protein goals today. I have been working on getting 120-140g of protein each day while I follow the R3 Weightloss Plan to start burning off the remaining fat this summer.
I have been shopping at this Wellness Store now for 20 years and it’s been such a blessing! I am thankful that they keep coming out with new products! They’re safe for my family and forty precious pup too! No toxic chemical residue on the floors from the floor cleaners I buy here, so no worries for him.
I love sharing this store with friends and family knowing it’ll help improve their overall health, save them time and money shopping at big box stores and maybe even improve their financial health if they decide to refer their friends and family. I get a thank you check every month for referring others. This is like a healthy version of Costco with Target vibes and Amazon Prime shipping.
Have I told you about the steaks! OMG deliciousness! They are the best, American ranch raised with no antibiotics!
The SeiBella Skin Care and Haircare is AMAZING and it’s European quality…meaning no toxic chemicals will get into your bloodstream and wreak havoc on your endocrine system.
I am happy to meet with you and share it with you too!
In our household, our #1 focus is balancing blood sugars. Your blood sugars impact cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimers, kidney disease, eye disease, neuropathy, hearing impairment, skin infections, etc.
I’m always looking for ways to have healthy sweet treats that still taste amazing, so I’m super excited to discover some baking mixes that don’t spike the blood sugar. (Imagine pancakes with 11gr of protein and only 2gr of sugar. Brownies with zero sugar. Muffins with 5gr of protein and 2 gr of sugar.) How?
They are sweetened with ALLULOSE. You may not have heard of Allulose like you heard about stevia or monk fruit, so here are the details:
For those of you who count your macros, follow KETO or trying to reset your hormones, this Allulose doesn’t count towards net carbs.
What could be better?
Well…the reasons are simple:
• The whole store is NON-GMO
• Everything is American made
•Not only are they the Distributor, they are the Manufacturer of all the products they sell
• There is a full Organic line
• There is a huge “No” chemicals list: No formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, triclosan, ammonia etc.
• All of the Make-up, skin care and hair care products exceed EU standards. Over 1,300 chemicals banned —gluten free, sulphate free and more.
• Almost every product is powered with Essential Oils
• Most importantly, this company has Never had a single lawsuit of poison control claim in 40 years!
When people chase weight loss, they obsess over the scale.
But what really matters isn’t just weight loss, it’s fat loss…….specifically visceral fat loss.
Visceral fat isn’t the fat you can pinch.
It’s the fat wrapped around your organs — your liver, kidneys, intestines, quietly pumping out inflammatory signals that wreck your metabolism, your hormones, and your heart health.
Why is it dangerous?
• It’s a major source of inflammatory estrogen — the kind that does not show up on a standard blood panel but still fuels stubborn fat storage, hormone-driven cancers, and disease.
• It triggers insulin resistance, setting the stage for diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune issues.
• It’s metabolically active — but in all the wrong ways — keeping your body trapped in low-grade inflammation.
And here’s what no one tells you:
Popular weight loss drugs like semaglutides (Ozempic, Wegovy) aren’t targeting visceral fat.
It’s often the last place your body loses fat, if it loses it at all.
It’s been said that losing weight without losing visceral fat is like redecorating a house that’s on fire.
Not all weight loss is good weight loss.
If you’re not losing visceral fat, you’re not fixing the real problem.
InBody scans measure visceral fat by sending a harmless electrical current through your body, which encounters resistance based on the distribution of body fat, muscle mass and water content. It’s more than a number on a scale.
Real health isn’t smaller pants — it’s less inflammation. Less disease risk. More life.
Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight, midsection bloating and inflammation, restless nights—oh, the joys of perimenopause and menopause.
Seriously, who decided this was the game plan?
Luckily, there are some absolute game-changers that have been helping so many friends, family, and teammates feel like themselves again.
Berberine – Helps keep blood sugar in check and supports metabolism, making that midsection weight a little less stubborn.
Peak Performance – Kicks sluggish energy to the curb, because crashing by 2 PM is not the vibe.
FocusAP – Clears the brain fog and sharpens focus, so you don’t walk into a room and forget why you’re there.
Luminex – Helps take the edge off mood swings, because life doesn’t come with a warning label for “brace yourself, I woke up cranky.”
EstraVal – Eases hot flashes, night sweats, and the hormonal rollercoaster—because nobody has time to feel like a human furnace.
Vitamin D3 – Supports bone health and immune function, because strong bones and a happy immune system matter more than ever.
Florify – Keeps gut health on point, which plays a bigger role in hormone balance than most people realize.
MelaOut – Helps quiet the nervous system and promote relaxation, so actually sleeping is a thing again.
Hearing how much these have TRULY helped the women in my world has been wild—this phase of life doesn’t have to be a struggle!
Allulose. Is a rare sugar that’s found naturally in small amounts in foods like figs, raisins, and maple syrup but here’s why WE are using it.
It tastes like sugar, acts like sugar in recipes, but doesn’t spike your blood sugar the way traditional sugar does. Unlike typical sugars, allulose is absorbed by the body but not metabolized for energy. That means it passes through the body with minimal impact on blood glucose or insulin levels. In fact, several studies have shown that allulose can even help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, making it a powerful tool for anyone watching their glucose whether for weight management, metabolic health, or conditions like prediabetes or diabetes.
My favorite perk? Allulose helps reduce the net carbs of a product! Whoop whoop! Since your body doesn’t use it like regular sugar, you can subtract it from the total carb count — just like fiber or sugar alcohols — when calculating net carbs.
This is also R3 approved!
The pancake, muffin and brownies mixes were formulated using allulose as well —plus they are gluten free and packed with fiber and protein.
Another win on my weight journey!
I read this write up from a well respected international nutritionist and I found it fascinating:
“The best kept secret in nutrition has been kept under wraps for over 70 years.
This is it:
MINERALS ARE THE SPARK of LIFE and ARE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN VITAMINS.
“Every single cell relies on life-sustaining minerals for numerous bodily functions. And there are over seventy trillion cells in the human body, each one acting like a catalyst to keep your biological battery going and help it hold a charge.
If your multivitamin doesn’t include vital trace minerals like molybdenum, manganese, and boron, it’s not supporting your body—it’s depleting your life force. Those ingredients are the missing links to the detox, hormone, and bone pathways that are under daily attack in our toxic world.
Molybdenum: A cellular purifier. It detoxifies aldehydes (byproducts of yeast, alcohol, and petrochemicals) and clears sulfur buildup that can tank your energy. If you have candida, migraines, or sluggish detox — you need this.
Manganese: Absolutely vital for pituitary support, antioxidant defense, and strong bones. Most multis leave this out entirely — a major oversight for women over 40.
Boron: The hormone and bone builder. This powerful trace mineral boosts estrogen and testosterone metabolism, helps activate vitamin D, and improves calcium-magnesium balance.
Translation? Smoother hormones, stronger bones, sharper mind.
You won’t find these in your average drugstore formula. But they’re foundational for lasting health, graceful aging, and resilient detox pathways.
I’ve watched fads come and go—but what never changes is the need for real nutrients in the right forms that your body can actually absorb.”
This information made me go check my multivitamin. Yep… I’m good!
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