Archive for the ‘Diet, Nutrition, Lifestyle’ category

The Glycemic Concept Revisited – Meal Makeovers *** Nutritiongal Newsletter Volume 12

February 18, 2010

Hello Everyone! Welcome of Volume 12 of Nutritiongal’s Newsletter! I think it’s safe to say that we are familiar with the terms “low carb” and “high carb”. We see them on food packaging, television commercials and magazine ads, to name a few. But what exactly do the terms “low carb” and “high carb entail? Are [...]

A Cheater’s Guide to Detox – Nutritiongal Newsletter Volume 11

January 21, 2010

Hello Everyone and welcome to Volume 11 of Nutritiongal’s Newsletter! Ok I know what you were thinking when you read this title. I said I wouldn’t but I couldn’t NOT say something when the word DETOX is everywhere. There’s the lemon detox, the horrible cayenne pepper starvation one that Angelina Jolie passed out trying to [...]

Nutritiongal’s Guide to the Post Holiday Slump – Volume 10

January 4, 2010

Hello Everyone! We have all been through it but don’t know where to go.  Those endless New Year’s resolutions never seem to come to fruition year after year no matter how great the resolve.  Everywhere we turn there are articles about how to detox, save money and become the next gladiator.  When does the insanity [...]

Keeping it Real During the Holidays : Nutritiongal Volume 9

December 20, 2009

Happy Holidays Everyone and welcome to Nutritiongal’s Holiday Survival Newsletter, Volume 9.   The cycle of cocktail parties, treats and holiday shopping has been ongoing for quite some time and I don’t know about you but I’m exhausted! What are you doing to keep yourself from falling down the rabbit hole of holiday stress, illness [...]

The Stinky Truth About Deodorant and Antiperspirant: Nutritiongal Volume 8

December 3, 2009

Hello Everyone! Welcome once again to Nutritiongal’s bimonthly newsletter.  I hope you brought clothespins for this one because I have some stinky business to discuss… Like the next person I am a strong believer in smelling fresh but when I look at the chemicals and toxins we are applying directly to our underarms every day [...]

Kickin’ It with Carbs! : Nutritiongal Volume 7

November 1, 2009

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Volume 7 of Nutritiongal’s bimonthly newsletter.  Today we are going to talk carbs! Ladies and gentlemen carbohydrates are your friends! Learn to love them. Learn to make them work for you so you can appreciate all the wonderful nutritious benefits carbs have to offer.  Kick the carb counting to the curb [...]

Breakfast Makeovers : Nutritiongal Volume 6

November 1, 2009

Are you looking for the optimum way to start off your day?  Then pull out a straw and drink up some healthy breakfast makeovers in volume 6 of Nutritiongal’s newsletter! Why do we need to eat breakfast?  Is it really the most important meal of the day?  We have heard numerous things about breakfast from [...]

PUMP IT UP! : Nutritiongal Volume 5

September 28, 2009

Hello and welcome to Volume 5 of Nutritiongal’s Newsletter and we’re here to PUMP YOU UP! Swimsuit season may be coming to an end for many of you who don’t reside in the tropics but that’s no excuse to put away the sneakers and gym shorts. You don’t need any fancy equipment, a lot of [...]

Essential Protein : Nutritiongal Volume 4

September 13, 2009

Welcome to Volume 4 of Nutritiongal’s newsletter! One of the most disputed subjects in the food industry is protein – how much you need, what kind, vegetarian or animal protein, organic, free range or conventionally raised?  There are so many questions and too many answers. Self proclaimed gurus tell you it’s their way or the [...]

Fun Facts About Chocolate : Nutritiongal Volume 3

September 12, 2009

Hello! Welcome to Volume 1 of Nutritiongal’s Bimonthly Newsletter! Did you know that cacao, the highest antioxidant rich food on the planet, can only be grown in “in-tact” rainforests?  No trees can be cut down if the cocao plant is to be cultivated. Therefore eating chocolate saves the rainforests, and therefore, saves the planet!!!! Who [...]