Tips of the Day

Nutrition Tip
Find healthy substitutions for Common Recipe Ingredients:
Substitution #1: Try using Agave Syrup instead of honey or sugar. It is low on the glycemic index (which means it does not spike insulin levels like sugar and honey do). I have recently started using it in my tea and recipes and it tastes great! Now, let me put up a disclaimer about Agave: If you do your research, there are some mixed reviews out there. Agave syrup is made with a lower amount of sucrose and a higher amount of fructose (just like high fructose corn syrup), so just like when using anything with "fake sugars" everything in moderation! The advantage of having a higher amount of fructose instead of sucrose is that when sucrose breaks down it becomes glucose and fructose. High amounts of glucose in the blood cause insulin to rise, whereas, theoretically, fructose does not. Below are two articles that support and do not support Agave use! Remember, always do your own research, talk to your doctor, and figure out what is right for you!
Agave Syrup's Benefits are in Debate
Agave: A Triumph of Marketing over Truth

Exercise Tip
Start with Baby Steps
I tend to get a bit overzealous in my goal-setting! Research suggests that your To-Do List should only be 7 items long--mine usually tends to be between 20 and 30 things!!! So, it is always good to remember that small, manageable goals are the way to go!