Diabesity
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Diabesity

Diabesity is a relatively new but very timely term that describes the obesity epidemic and its relationship to the Type 2 Diabetes crisis affecting people of every age.

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Get Your Summer Grill On!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Get Your Summer Grill On!

Summer is about outdoor cooking and grilling your veggies is a great summer option for supporting your weight loss goals.

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What’s Up with Cravings?
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

What’s Up with Cravings?

Have you ever experienced that nemesis of weight control: cravings? Learn why you crave those foods and what to do when they come.

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Navigating Grocery Shopping
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Navigating Grocery Shopping

Do you enjoy grocery shopping? Or is it a love-hate expedition? Here are some tips to make it more painless and ensure you’re getting the best nutrition possible. 😊

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H2 OHHHH!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

H2 OHHHH!

It’s especially important to stay hydrated during warm summer weather!

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Dill Pickle Zucchini Sticks!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Dill Pickle Zucchini Sticks!

If you love Ideal Protein’s Dill Pickle Zippers, then you’re going to love the recipe for these dill pickle zucchini sticks!

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Lose the COVID 15. Do it now!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Lose the COVID 15. Do it now!

Summer is here, and it’s time to slip into open sandals and your fun, airy clothes. Oops! Is Covid weight making that idea anything but fun? Lose the weight now with BonVie and Ideal Protein.

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THE POWER OF A MORNING ROUTINE
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

THE POWER OF A MORNING ROUTINE

Our morning routine is something that is so essential to our daily well-being and success but is too often forgotten in the haze and craze of our mornings and neglected.

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How Does Sunlight Benefit Weight Loss?
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

How Does Sunlight Benefit Weight Loss?

This is the time of year almost all of us appreciate the longer days of sunlight– and weather in Santa Monica’s "May-Gray" or Portland style Spring, we love the feel of springtime rays on our skin. Let's look at the many health benefits of sunshine - before we need to pay attention to warnings of over-exposure.

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Santa Monica Green Protein Smoothie
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Santa Monica Green Protein Smoothie

Are you challenged to "eat your veggies" like I am? I just simply don't have the time every day to shop, chop, prepare and actually sit down and eat my 4 cups of low glycemic vegetables. Here is my quick and easy solution!

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Do We Need Vitamin D in Sunny Climates?
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Do We Need Vitamin D in Sunny Climates?

Did you know that lots of us here in sunny southern California suffer from Vitamin D insufficiency? We’d expect that in Portland Oregon right, but why in Santa Monica?

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POSTURE and YOUR HEALTH
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

POSTURE and YOUR HEALTH

Slouching doesn’t just hurt your image and attitude… The way you sit, stand, walk and even lie can say a lot about your health and happiness.

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Kale Almighty!
Sharon LaCroix Sharon LaCroix

Kale Almighty!

You’ve heard all about Kale being a superfood right? But can it REALLY be that good for us? YES and YES again! And - did you know that eating kale can even help you lose weight?

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