Health Resources – Amy Heflin

The 3 things that happen in our body when we spike.

I recently read the book, “Glucose Revolution, The Life Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar” by Jessie Inchauspe’ ” It was an incredible book that I highly recommend reading. She is also on Instagram as the “Glucose Goddess” Here is a quick summary of the book. Basically too many glucose spikes in our bloodContinue reading “The 3 things that happen in our body when we spike.”

The Blue Zones

I have been reading the Blue Zones books and I have been cooking from the cookbook as well. The Blue Zones are areas around the world where the healthiest, longest-lived people on earth live. Through research they have discovered what they call the Power 9 – practices that together – increase longevity health and happiness. Continue reading “The Blue Zones”

The Truth About Belly Fat.

I love to listen to podcasts on health and wellness. Dr Hyman’s, “The Doctor’s Pharmacy” is one of my favorites. He recently had a great podcast on belly fat. Here is a summary of his podcast, check it out for more information. Belly fat, or visceral fat around the organs, is the number one causeContinue reading “The Truth About Belly Fat.”

Better Sleep

Many people in our country are sleep deprived. Our ability to achieve both the quantity and quality of sleep we need is compromised. This leaves us feeling completely and totally exhausted. We are bombarded from every angle with constant disruptions to our bodies’ natural rhythms. The constant screens all day long with blue light thatContinue reading “Better Sleep”

Is Dairy Good For You?

Research has now shown how dairy is not good for you. Especially industrialized dairy. In fact, people that have have more dairy are linked to increased hip fractures! There are better ways to get calcium. Our bodies actually absorb calcium better in a plant based form. Some examples of these plant-based forms are arugula (tryContinue reading “Is Dairy Good For You?”

Meal Planning

I get asked so often for a meal plan. I know it is so hard to get in the groove with meal planning but once you do, it saves you time and money as well as the stress of what do I make for dinner every night. I definitely go through phases with it butContinue reading “Meal Planning”