Let’s Talk Sugar AlcoholsHave you ever heard of them? Sugar alcohols are not sugar, they are not alcohol, they are one of their own. Sugar Alcohols are polyols and are ingredients that are used as sweeteners. They do come naturally from plant products such as fruits and berries. Sounds pretty good, huh? You might recognizeContinue Reading»
What do you think of when you hear the word “fat”?Most of the time this term has a negative connotation, right?.. Well, I am here to tell you that fat is essential in your diet! Your body NEEDS fats! Fats are essential to the development of the human body. Brain and muscle development requires fats. HormoneContinue Reading»
The Hot TopicShould you take supplements or should you avoid supplements? There is no “one good answer” or “one size fits all answer” here. Let’s break it down. What are Supplements?Supplements or Vitamins are capsules, gummies, liquids, sublinguals, or topicals that are utilized by humans to add nutrients to their diet. Vitamins are a typeContinue Reading»
The Continuous Glucose MonitorWelcome back! Berman Health and Wellness continues to help hundreds of patients each month reach the highest quality of life imaginable. One of the most common ways we are approaching this is by improving blood sugar stability for each and every patient. We mentioned back in Blog 3 the importance of bloodContinue Reading»
1.Plan Ahead – Read the menu before you go. You are more likely to make unhealthy choices when you are hungry or in a hurry. Having a plan ahead of time will make you more prepared to keep your will power. 2.Pre-game – Have a healthy snack before you leave or on your way. IfContinue Reading»
How many times daily do you think you perform a squat or sit-to-stand-sit motion? We performing these movements without a second though throughout the day. It is a movement hidden from thought as we bend down to pick something up, sit down into a chair, rise from a toilet, or even get in/out of a car.Continue Reading»
Who says that cooking holiday favorites can’t be healthy AND delicious?Here are some simply substitutions to incorporate into your cooking this holiday season. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out! 1. Unsweetened Coconut Cream vs Heavy Cream – Unsweetened coconut cream is a tasty, creamy alternative to heavy cream. WhenContinue Reading»
The Holidays have become a time of “weight gain”, but then we will refocus on January 1st to get back on track and get the weight back off. Unfortunately, we gain three pounds this holiday season, lose 2 pounds the next 10 months, then gain three more pounds the next season. As we continue thisContinue Reading»