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Fish Oil for Fish Fearing Folks

Are you non-fatty fish eating folks feeling left out and fearing for your heart and brain health?   Cheer up my friends.  You can get your fatty fish based Omega-3 from supplements.  And don’t worry; there actually are fish oil supplements … Continue reading

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Statistics show that people who eat fatty fish, such as wild caught salmon, at least twice a week can cut their risk of heart attack nearly in half? Source, Dr. Sears LEAN https://www.facebook.com/DrSearsLEANPage

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Fats break down into fatty acids?  Fatty acids are the basic building blocks and main nutrition component of fats.  Some are called essential fatty acids (“EFAs”).  The body requires 25 EFAs to live.    All but 23 of these EFAs are … Continue reading

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Protein helps repair and replace bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments?  Protein also makes you feel full and satisfied, stabilizes blood sugar, helps burn calories and boosts immunity.  There are two types of protein:  complete and incomplete.  Complete proteins contain all … Continue reading

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Coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger are naturally sweet spices that will help tame your sweet tooth?  And, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves will help regulate your blood sugar?  Amazing! Source:  LEAN Coaches Materials, July 2010

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When too much sugar and insulin beat up the cells day after day the cells begin resisting insulin?  This is called insulin resistance or pre-diabetic.  If poor eating and lifestyle habits continue, Type 2 Diabetes will develop.  Type 2 Diabetes … Continue reading

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