Who doesn’t love Apple Crisp recipes? I created this recipe to incorporate some healthier fats and a better sugar option. The coconut sugar is a great refined sugar substitute; it carries a lower glycemic load than its counterpart (i.e. wont spike your blood sugar as much as regular sugar) and contains
It’s cherry season and you might be wondering – are cherries actually good for you? YES! Fruit often gets a bad wrap because if it’s high sugar content. But what you may not know is that may fruits like berries and cherries are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds
You may feel like you need a Ph.D in Nutrition to decipher what actually are added sugars and where they might be hidden in your foods. Don’t worry here at Elevation Fitness we are here to help decipher these tricky additives. What exactly are “added sugars”? According the the USDA – “Added sugars
1. Eat as much organic, unprocessed foods as possible. Unfortunately it is not always possible to find raw, organic foods wherever you go. Remember your body will always respond best when you feed it foods in their natural state and not altered through processing. Stay away from anything in a
I cannot stress enough how important it is to support organic farming. It is vital to not only the health of the individual but more importantly to the health of the planet. Here are two excellent certified organic farms located on the North fork of Long Island. Give them a
Today’s Post is from my good friend & co-worker Andrew Kessler. In this post he gives some “supplemental” advice to treat constipation. Constipation is so common in today’s society, in fact it was once though that an individual was considered constipated if she passed less than 12- inches per day.
What does it take to be healthy and vital? It is important to remember there is a direct link between vitality and health. As vitality decreases so does health. Over the years I have read many books, participated in multiple degree programs and have accumulated a myriad of certifications related
Avocados have got a bad Rap! But why? Because they are bad for you ? Like many things that have to do with health and fitness, there have been false claims, made by big companies with financial gain as their number one priority.These companies care more about making money than
Your gut, or gastrointestinal tract, contain about 100 trillion bacteria, with 500 different species, all of which play a role in your overall health. Some of these bacteria are “good” and some can be “bad”. The balance between these good and bad bacteria have a large impact on immune function,
The infant development process has always fascinated me. However, as of late, the process it takes to get to us to the point in which we can finally stand and walk is what fascinates me the most. We go from a fluid filled sack in our mother’s womb to a quadruped