Never heard of this squash-like fruit native to Mexico? Vanessa has the down low on this versatile fruit.
Read More »5 Strategies to Side Step Sugar
Over the top, but true, excess sugar is toxic to our health. In all its forms, whether processed or natural, too much sugar negatively influences not only our waistline but our health as well. Vanessa shares 5 tried and true strategies to side step sugar.
Read More »Attitude of Gratitude
Want to be healthier, more optimistic, reach your goals, have a greater sense of well-being and be more helpful to others? Vanessa Romero shows you how to the set the tone for your day.
Read More »Is Sitting Destroying Your Health?
The population as a whole spends the majority of their waking hours sitting – to the tune of 10 or more hours a day, whether it be in a meeting or in front a computer screen. While the television has been blamed for our sedentary lifestyle, when it comes down to it, leisure time is in short supply but we still need to get up and move!
Read More »A Guide to Jicama for the Low Carb Dieter
A Guide to Jicama for the Low Carb Dieter: Jicama, pronounced "hee-ka-ma," is a root vegetable native to Mexico. It is a member of the morning glory family and is related to the sweet potato, but more closely resembles water chestnuts in color, texture, and flavor. With 5g net carbs per cup of raw jicama, it makes a relatively lower carb alternative.
Read More »Stress: The Link to Adrenal Fatigue and Our Health Part I
Adrenal Fatigue is the result of an overactive stress response. In this article by Vanessa Romero, she lays the groundwork for discussing stress, what it is, how the body responds to it and how to identify if it’s impacting your health.
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