Top 10 Ways to Reconnect With Family

November 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment

My friend Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy has offered me a wonderful free report to share with you entitled “Top 10 Ways to Reconnect With Your Family”
Here are a couple of paragraphs, to let you get a sense of the content:

“You hear the complaints every day from a multitude of different people.  Coworkers, neighbors and internet forum members bemoan the fact that their lives are so busy they never have any family time together.  They often do not see their spouses until they crawl into bed because each one is taking a different child to a different after-school activity.

With this much running around, it is very easy to forget about “family time”.  After all, the kids have homework to complete and parents have put such a premium on excelling at sports or dance or other extracurricular activities that they do not dare miss one practice for the sake of the family.”

Rather than falling into the trap of the “busy family who does not talk to each other”, simply take 30 minutes a day to reconnect with your family members.

If you are ready to find solutions to more family time, be sure to grab your free copy here:

“Top 10 Ways to Reconnect With Your Family”

As we all know, frequent meals of fast foods and emotional eating can be attributed to lack of family connection, and this report will be a great addition to your ideas on how to reconnect with family.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyles

Sharon Stone drinks Sunrider Calli Tea

November 17, 2007 By 4 Comments

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Sharon Stone Calli Tea Sunrider

Sharon Stone Calli Tea Sunrider

Many of you know that I was able to get off my 8-cup-per day coffee habit over 10 years ago, with the help of Sunrider Calli Tea.

I knew that coffee was unhealthy for me (see my “Are You Addicted to Caffeine?” article on Diana’s Healthy Lifestyles ) but I would go through real withdrawal – terrible migraine headaches – when I tried to cut back or cut out the coffee.

I am so happy to read that Sharon Stone (you know her, the beautiful Hollywood actress?) – enjoys drinking Sunrider Calli Tea.

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 Read the entire article — page 3 is where you find the reference – Here is the entire article in Harper’s Bazaar:

Hollywood Actress Sharon Stone drinks
Sunrider Calli Herbal Tea
From http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/beauty-articles/sharon-stone-beauty-secrets
Sharon Stone’s Beauty Secrets
How does Hollywood’s hottest 49-year-old maintain that youthful glow, shiny hair, and perfectly toned body? She trusts her basic (beauty) instincts.
By Alexandra Parnass

Caffeine is a drug – it really is.  You will see studies saying that it is healthy — but it isn’t.  If you want to see if you are addicted, stop cold turkey – and you will have withdrawal symptoms, I’m pretty sure!

If you just have a cup once in a while, I’m sure you are not addicted.  But if you crave coffee like I used to crave coffee, you are probably addicted!

You can contact me here:  Diana’s Healthy Lifestyles Contact Form — if you want to know more about the Sunrider Calli Tea that I love and that helps with cravings.

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Diana Walker, Cravings Coach
CEO, Diana’s Healthy Lifestyles
Sunrider Group Leader

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Pine Nuts and Pine Nut Oil for Cravings

November 17, 2007 By 1 Comment

How are you doing with cravings and eating healthy?

Weight Management
For weight management, one of the biggest issues is eating too much.  Wouldn’t it be great if there was something natural that helps to reduce your appetite and that is great for you at the same time?  Well, I’ve found one answer and that is Pine Nuts.

Pine Nuts Help Reduce Cravings
Pine Nuts can help you reduce your cravings and your appetite.  You can use the whole Pine Nuts (which I find delicious) – or purchase Pine Nut oil from your health food store or online.  You would have the Pine Nuts or Pine Nut Oil about 30 minutes before your meal, and it helps reduce your appetite, as well as providing lots of nutrition!

Here is a recent article I wrote on Pine Nuts:

If you have not tried the simple pine nut, you will be amazed at the healthy punch this tiny nut packs.  Its key benefit is that it suppresses hunger and tells your brain “Thanks, but I am already full.” Additionally, it slows the emptying of your stomach, again helping you feel full. These benefits are due to a powerful hormone called cholecystokinin (or CCK.)
Siberians used a handful of nuts to sustain them on long hunting trips and as a way to maintain their energy. Portable, tasty and offering a long-lasting fill, they were the perfect trail mix. Still today, in Siberia, a handful of pine nuts precede a meal, setting the stage for a moderate meal.
Pine nuts are delicious with a mild, nutty flavor and contain certain fatty acids that can help suppress hunger.  One ounce of pine nuts (approximately ¼ cup) has 190 calories, 19 g of fat and only 4 g of carbohydrates.  They contain more protein that any other nut or seed as well as a variety of vitamins and nutrients such as: vitamins E, B1, B2, and B3, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) as well as essential amino acids, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium and zinc.
Pinolenic acid is a polyunsaturated fat that encourages two hormones (including CCK) that suppress hunger. It has been studied extensively and is included in many appetite suppressing diet formulas.  It signals to your brain that you aren’t hungry any more. These same hormones are included in both pine nuts and pine nut oil.

The secret of CCK
The secret to pine nuts effectiveness is cholecystokinin (or CCK) which is a peptide hormone gene expressed through the digestive tract, set off by food intake and released into the blood stream.  The hormone sends a signal to the brain which indicates satiation. It is also believed that partial digested protein aids in the release of CCK.  Pine nuts are exceptionally high in protein at 31%.
CCK has been studied at length since its discovery almost 30 years ago. Researchers have discovered that CCK is produced in the duodenum (the beginning part of your small intestine) after eating and sends the “full” feeling to the brain. It releases digestive enzymes from the pancreas, contracts the gall bladder and slows the rate of stomach emptying, helping you feel full. In fact, cholecystokinin means “to move the gall bladder.”

Other health benefits
Additional health benefits of pine nuts include:
Digestive aid
Satiety promoter
Antioxidant protection
Treats gastrointestinal problems
Promotes cardiovascular health
Addresses inflammatory and autoimmune disorders

Incorporating Pine Nuts into your diet
It is easy to add these versatile nuts to your diet in a variety of ways.
They can be tossed into a salad as a nutty addition.  Or add them in your next pasta dish or soup for a mild crunch. Pine nuts are an essential ingredient to pesto or can be made into a simple, delicious dip perfect for pita chips or vegetable sticks. Or try them, raw by the handfuls, just like the Siberians.

Does anyone out there have a great Pesto recipe that they would like to post here for me and my readers?

Enjoy!

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach 

Filed Under: Cravings Weightloss
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