If you're kicking off the new year by starting (or getting back to) the ketogenic diet, listen up! My friend Dr. Anthony Gustin has helped literally 1000's of clients reach their goals with the ketogenic diet. He is the founder of Perfect Keto and … [Read more...]
The all new VIP community!
August 23, 2017 · by · 1 Comment
In an attempt to revamp Your Lighter Side, there will be a few new things to offer! The VIP membership is just $5 monthly and you will be on an exclusive email list that offers giveaways and coupons! I will be capping the membership at 100 members … [Read more...]
OLD WIVES’S TALES ABOUT DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS
August 22, 2017 · by · 2 Comments
OLD WIVES’S TALES ABOUT DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS www.drcalapai.net An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and Americans spend $33 billion each year on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or … [Read more...]
Who says we gotta give up chips??
July 24, 2017 · by · 5 Comments
Doritos Style Chips Pictured: Sour cream and onion flavor didn’t last long near my taste testers. When you left your high-carb lifestyle, you didn’t have to leave crunch behind. Now, with the nacho chip recipe and some popcorn salts, you can savor … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to stop feeding your kids “Kid Food”
March 31, 2017 · by · 1 Comment
Doctor Yum dishes up important reasons to skip the typical kid-related food and opt for more nutritious options FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – (March 22, 2017) – According to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day one-third of children and … [Read more...]
Food on the Brain
February 24, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
Food on the Brain… Top Brain Boosters to Add and Brain Drainers to Drop From Your Shopping List The foods you have in your pantry and fridge may be helping or hindering your brain. Dr. Christopher Calapai DO, a New York City Osteopathic Physician … [Read more...]
Nature Made® Adult Gummies
August 1, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
#ad Nature Made® Adult Gummies sponsored this post. Enjoy! If only Prancercising gave me abs of steel. But that I cannot expect. I do know I can expect to get all of the nutrients needed as a mom on the go with my Nature Made® Adult Gummies, and … [Read more...]
Five Mindless, Harmful Eating Habits to Avoid in 2016
January 11, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
Once upon a time, the word “diet” was only associated with weight loss. Thank goodness, times are finally changing. In recent years, science and technology have taught us so much about all of the ways that nutrition and specific foods can alter the … [Read more...]
Preventing/Dealing with Diabetes
October 11, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
Diabetes today is considered a preventative “lifestyle disease.” This means that there are various lifestyle choices we have control of that can contribute to preventing or causing progression of diabetes. When it comes to … [Read more...]
Six Plant-Based Foods to try
October 7, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Six Plant-Based Foods You Should Try Today By Vanessa Chamberlin The glorious thing about plant-based eating is that your grocery store or farmer’s market is full of an incredible array of foods, flavors, and textures that are just waiting to be … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Eat Clean on a Budget
June 16, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
Five Ways to Eat Clean on a Budget Celebrity Nutrition Expert Explains How You Can Eat Clean Without Breaking The Bank You might think that only the Gwyneth Paltrows and Beyonces of the world can afford to eat clean. Not so, says … [Read more...]
You Need to Rest and Recover if You Want to Reap Results
May 20, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
Why You Need to Rest and Recover if You Want to Reap Results According to the popular fitness mantra, you have to “train insane or remain the same.” Gym-goers and fitness fanatics live and die by this philosophy, making sure that they never miss … [Read more...]
Which Vitamins For Spring?
May 7, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Which Vitamins For Spring? Compensation was provided by Walgreens via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of my own and are indicative of Walgreens. People take for granted that they'll need to stock up on the vitamins during … [Read more...]
Effects of Sugar on Skin
May 4, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
Anti-Glycation: the Next Level in the Battle Against Aging Things Everyone Should Know About the Effects of Sugar on Skin Most people today know antioxidants to be an effective method of fighting age, but few are aware of the biological process … [Read more...]
Fight Fatigue!
May 2, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Don’t close your eyes just yet. LIVESTRONG contributor & MEN’S HEALTH “Fittest Women of Instagram” July 2014 pick, Nikki Sharp has 10 ways to boost energy and fight fatigue without hitting the sack. Get some sun - Sunlight boosts our … [Read more...]
