The 3 Day Facelift
I recommend the Three-Day Nutritional Face-lift™ as the perfect way to allow you to see a drop in weight and visible results in your skin right away. The Three-Day Nutritional Face-lift aids in the elimination of puffiness, increases contours, firms jaw line, etc. Such dramatic results can be seen in part due to the effects [...]
Start Fresh Tip: The Secret Starch that Burns Fat
Beans are more than just a protein rich staple of the anti inflammatory kitchen. I highly recommend adding beans to your diet- especially if you are interested in losing weight, as they are an excellent source of resistant starch (RS). Resistant starch (RS) comes from fiber-like carbohydrates, which are the unsung heroes of weight control. [...]
Start Fresh: Shopping for Dairy
Dairy has gotten a bad rap. Not only is dairy an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D and protein, it lends complexity and savory notes to countless dishes in the anti-inflammatory kitchen and is an important part of the Start Fresh 28 Day Diet. As a general rule, choose organic, low-fat dairy products, unless you [...]
Start Fresh: Choosing Safer Seafood
Seafood features prominently in the 28 Day Diet and with growing concerns around toxicity, I’ve found the Environmental Defense Fund to be an indispensable tool for selecting the safest varieties of seafood. It also specifies if wild or farmed is preferred. Abalone Anchovies (European) Clams, soft-shell Clams (farmed) Clams Crawfish (U.S.) Cod (Alaskan, longline) Pacific [...]
Shopping for the 28 Day Diet
Amanda is busy mother of two and an avid cook. Today, she shares her shopping tips for the 28 Day Diet. Do you ever find yourself going up and down the same aisles in the grocery store, tossing the same items into the basket, planning to prepare the same meals, and snack on the same [...]
Fight Fat with Red Hot Chili Peppers (and green, yellow and orange too)
Chili peppers deserve a place of spicy distinction when it comes to keeping weight in check. These colorful superfoods contain phytonutrient compounds called capsaicinoids. One of these—capsaicin—is the most abundant and beneficial capsaicinoid in chilies. There are four ways that capsaicin aids weight control: Suppresses appetite. Raises our metabolic rate temporarily, which stimulates your body [...]
5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are notorious for overindulgence in both food and drink. To help you stay slim through the New Year, follow these 5 tips to help you cut down on saturated fat and calories: Enjoy a cup of hot soup before meals. This will greatly decrease hunger and ensure that you eat less during cocktail [...]
Keeping it Spicy
I’m a huge fan of adding spices to all dishes, not only for the boost in flavor and added complexity, but for the numerous health benefits, like reducing inflammation and managing blood sugar levels. However, spices can lose their nutritional value if not stored properly. Here are some tips to ensure that your spices are [...]
Skip the Cocktails for Beautiful Skin
While it’s tempting to overindulge in alcohol during the holidays, too many cocktails can become apparent on your skin. Alcohol causes small blood vessels in the skin to widen, allowing more blood to flow close to the skin’s surface which produces a flushed skin color and a feeling of warmth. While this may give you [...]
Breaking Bad Habits
It’s easy to slip into bad habits during the holiday season. There seem to be holiday treats everywhere, and with all of the events occurring this time of year, it’s easy to skip the gym. It’s important to address any bad health habits that may be arising, especially with all the holiday temptation. If [...]


