As we age, unwanted fat accumulates in our bodies at a slow and steady pace. However, when looking at weight gain patterns, this fat accumulation appears to occur over a relatively short, specific period of time — the winter holiday season (1). Of course, these intermittent periods of fat gain can compound over the years, resulting in significant weight gain. The holiday season can equal weight gain for many In the U.S., the winter holiday season tends to last around six week

The Bedtime Belly Buster (BBB) is best described as an overnight sensation. The word is that you can blast your belly fat and flatten your stomach with a combination of Isagenix products. But is it true? Let’s review the science behind the BBB. What Is the BBB? The BBB is a sweet treat that can satisfy your late-night cravings and help you avoid overindulging in less healthy alternatives at the end of a Shake Day. The core components of the BBB include a serving of IsaPro®, b

Your mom always told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Of course, mom’s always right. But does the science back her recommendation up? From an array of studies, scientists have demonstrated the efficacy of breakfast for a variety of health benefits. The number of these benefits also increase if that early morning meal is higher in protein, particularly in the form of a protein-dense shake. Here is a running list that should give you more reasons to sta

Have you ever been to salad making party? I hadn't until a friend invited me. I thought why not? I like salad. Turns out is a great idea where everyone brings a different ingredient, you bring your mason jars and your just go through an assembly line of sorts layering in your favorite salad fixins. Best part is, enclosed in the mason jars the salads last for about a week. So it was great until I ran out. I'm not a great planner when it comes to food prep, particularly having

This is a picture of the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, AZ -- about 35 miles East of downtown Phoenix and on this particular day they were uncharacteristically shrouded in mist and clouds. It was fitting for my mood on this day, December 9, 2019 one day after my mom passed. As much as you can prepare yourself for death it always seems to come as a shock -- ripping through what is an otherwise even keel existence. My mom and I had an interesting relationship. Enoug