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I have spoken about procrastination before. For me, it’s the one more look at Instagram, or a call to my mom or sister, before I sit down to write. Yes – been procrastinating for hours before writing this blog! I also realized lately that it is in keeping my home in tip-top shape. In other words, how did that leak under the sink get to my basement without my knowing? Did I just forget to call the plumber? Maybe! Which made me think about our bodies. (OK, so now you may know where I am going with this!) Things/life have a way of creeping up on us. Before we know a little something may become a big something. A five pound weight gain becomes twenty. Know what I mean? When it comes to our health we should NOT procrastinate! We need to stay on top of ourselves so at the end of the day there are no “should-ofs” or “could-ofs” but instead the reality that we truly tried our best. Then we can procrastinate 🙂 !!!!
In this week’s The Keri Report:
- I Ask, They Answer: “What’s The Difference Between a Prebiotic and a Probiotic?”
- How To Beat Back Cravings When Just Seeing Sweets Makes You Lust For Them
- The Healthiest Lunches To Order At 6 Popular Restaurant Chains
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I Ask, They Answer: “What is the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic?”
Recently I attended FNCE which is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Convention. If truth be told, I spend most of my time networking and rarely go to a lecture. But there was one topic that REALLY interested me and that was on prebiotics. For the last year I have been taking a probiotic because I found through research, and from my own GI doctor, it may have numerous health benefits, including keeping my gut healthy. But I never quite understood the need for prebiotics until now.
Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that probiotics feed on. If you are consuming a well-balanced, high fiber diet you may already be getting plenty of prebiotics. However, there still is a chance you aren’t. Also, there is research to support that prebiotics, independently of probiotics, have their own health benefits, such as weight management, anti-inflammatory properties and immune system boosting. My moto has always been if I can find NO harm than it might just be worth taking.
Here’s to hoping my one-day 100 year-old self thanks me!
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How To Beat Back Cravings When Just Seeing Sweets Makes You Lust For Them – Health Magazine
Sound familiar? Well, trust me, you are not alone! But what can you do? Run for the hills? Ha! I always like the 5 D’s which I talk about in my book, The Small Change Diet: delay, determine, distract, distance, and decide. In practicing this you might find that the sweets lose control over you and that you gain control over them! The above article helps to put this into a little more perspective!
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The Healthiest Lunches To Order At 6 Popular Restaurant Chains – What’s Goo:D
Can’t deny that I think if you brown bag your lunch you are more likely to eat healthier. However, and this is a big however, that’s not for everyone. I get it. But what I don’t get are the excuses for people not making healthier choices in a restaurant. They are there – you just have to take the time to look for them. Thanks to my friends at What’s Good:D for giving you a head start; now you just have to take it!