May 2017 - Adriana Wellness

Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong

May 10, 2018May 31, 2017 by Adriana Rueda

Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right?

Well, maybe…but

Everyone has heard the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention because while this does affect your weight and energy level, it’s certainly not the “holy grail” of health.

Let’s focus a bit more on the often overlooked (and proven) benefits of what you eat and drink and how you eat and drink it.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

May 22, 2018May 30, 2017 by Adriana Rueda

Healthier than a candy bar, for sure, these balls serve as a great dessert! If you like peanut butter and chocolate I’m sure you will love them!

SERVES: 24 (1 ball each) Prep Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 8 min.

Ingredients

Parchment paper

1 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter

1 Tbsp. cornstarch (preferably GMO-free)

¾ cup coconut flour

Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

May 10, 2018May 24, 2017 by Adriana Rueda

Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing, right? And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance.

It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn’t always stop there. Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. The. Time!

Here are three tips to avoid overeating at meals.

(hey! turn these into habits and forget about willpower!)

Metabolism and Calories – What’s the Connection (and do I need to worry about it)?

May 11, 2018May 16, 2017 by Adriana Rueda

This word “metabolism” is everywhere these days, right?. You only know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean?

Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to fuel everything you do.

Your body has an incredible ability to grow, heal, and generally stay alive. And without this amazing biochemistry, you would not be possible.