Wellness Wednesday: Not All Vegetables and Fruits Are Created Equal

Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal.  Meaning some fruits are higher in sugar, albeit natural sugar.   And some vegetables are more “starchy” than others.  Both fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates. Eat fruits and vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates. Low carb fruits and vegetables are absorbed more slowly, thus avoiding a spike…

Wellness Wednesday: Enjoy A Cool Refreshing Glass of Lemon-Cucumber-Mint Water

I recently went to a medical conference that served water that was spiced with lemons, cucumbers and mint. I was reaching for a glass every opportunity I had.  The “water cocktail” was delightfully tasteful, refreshing and invigorating.  I became curious. I had to research what it was about this lemon-cucumber-mint combination that made it so appealing.…