Sugar not only makes you fat, it may be killing you. Too much added sugar, from sweetened sodas, cakes, cookies, and candy increases your risk of death from heart disease, according to a new study, the largest of its type. “The risk of cardiovascular disease death increases exponentially as you increase your consumption of added sugar,” says lead author Quanhe […]

This sweet, rich, golden liquid definitely reflects its name. Honey, which you can put on just about anything from toast to yogurt to pancakes, or as a sweetener for teas, is packed with powerful benefits. One of the oldest medicines known to man, honey has been used in the treatment of respiratory diseases, skin ulcers, wounds, urinary diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, […]

Healthy Fats We all need fat but only as long as it’s healthy fat. Below are a few types of healthy fats: Healthy Oils: Extra virgin olive oil (or EVOO as Rachael Ray calls it) and organic coconut oil both show anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective properties. Even though coconut oil is primarily a saturated fat, it’s comprised mostly of medium chain […]

Leptin Leptin is the hormone that tells our brain that we are full. It tells us to stop eating and helps control our body weight and metabolism. Below are five “laws” of leptin that will help your body stay full and fit: No grazing after dinner Reduce your carb intake Eat small meals Eat three meals a day Eat morning […]

In today’s fast paced real estate market, EXIT Realty agents and brokers need to fuel up fast. After all, time is money! Agents simply DO NOT have the time to cook meals that will provide them with the physical and emotional fitness for wealth and wellness success. The following is a list of DREAM Wellness-approved snacks designed to accommodate the […]

A commentary by Ashley Wirth (assistant to Dr. Gregg Baron) Don’t you want to feel your best each and every day? Have peak performance in every aspect of your life? Then here are a few tips for achieving just that. Eat a healthy and complete breakfast: Egg whites, spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and broccoli in a brown rice wrap makes […]

Vitamin A: Promotes the growth and repair of body tissues and bone formation Promotes healthy skin and hair Essential for night vision Vitamin B: Important for the metabolism of protein Vital for healthy and proper nervous system functioning Vital for blood formation Vitamin C: Promotes healthy cell development, wound healing and resistance to infections Serves as an antioxidant May help […]

I know the vision of Popeye downing a can of spinach pops into your head when you hear about this superfood, but it’s time to erase that image. Spinach is a fresh, green, potent vegetable that can be added to all sorts of dishes. Baby spinach is the way to go if you’re not a big fan of this healthy […]

1. Begin with a base of alkaline water, unsweetened Silk Almond Milk, Hemp Bliss Hemp Milk or Rice Dream Rice Milk. Make sure that whichever company you choose, it does not include sugar or the ingredient “carrageenan”. 2. Add frozen wild blueberries or frozen berries of your choice (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries). Your frozen berries should be organic if possible. 3. […]