Low Carb Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1 green onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms1 cup diced cherry tomatoes2 cups chopped fresh spinach5 grilled chicken tenders, chopped1/3 cup alfredo sauce2 each summer squash, spiralized Instructions Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add green onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.Add tomatoes and spinach and sautéed until spinach wilts slightly.Add chicken and … Continue reading Low Carb Chicken Alfredo

Why Am I Always Tired?

Feeling fatigue? Here’s why and how to combat it. Feeling occasionally run-down or tired is a typical consequence in everyday life, but what if it is more than that? Fatigue can often be confused with sleepiness, but is actually quite different. Instead of feeling drowsy, there is a lack of motivation and zero energy. While this doesn’t necessarily warrant a cause for concern right away, … Continue reading Why Am I Always Tired?

Eating Around Dietary Restrictions During the Holidays

When people think of the holidays, three things often come to mind: family, blessings, and food. For some, the holidays are an opportunity to relax and indulge in homemade meals, but for those with dietary restrictions, the holidays can create stress. Rather than showing up to a family gathering on an empty stomach, ready for not one but two loaded plates of everything on the … Continue reading Eating Around Dietary Restrictions During the Holidays

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Diabetes

What once seemed like a good alternative to sugar in some foods and beverages has now been called into question. It’s no secret that sugar leads to obesity and, in some cases, diabetes. Sugar releases opioids and dopamine in the brain that create a high like that produced by certain drugs. Sugar consumption becomes more frequent as cravings for the high increase. Since sugar is … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Diabetes