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Choosing Foods for pH Balance
Another important part of any home renovation is to address air quality. There are countless things that can diminish or taint the oxygen...
Stacy Mal
May 20, 20234 min read


Feeding Good Gut Microbes with Prebiotics
We know that things like sugar can feed the “bad guys” in the gut microbiome. We know we should stay away from these things to prevent...
Stacy Mal
Sep 2, 20223 min read


Protein Carrot Cake Muffins
Check out this receipt for high protein Carrot Cake Muffins! I was so happy with the way they turned out! 1.5 cups lupin flour 1.5 cups...
Stacy Mal
Aug 29, 20221 min read


How to Shop for Seafood
As we know, various types of fish are often highest in omega 3 fatty acids. Perhaps you are wondering: what makes seafood so high in...
Stacy Mal
Aug 25, 20223 min read


Eatable Protein Cookie Dough
There were a lot of unhappy people in this house when the eatable cookie dough container ended up in the sink – and I didn’t make a...
Stacy Mal
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Soluble and Insoluble Fiber for Blood Sugar Balance
As I noted before, one of the things that makes a complex carbohydrate “complex” is its fiber content. When fiber is digested, the body...
Stacy Mal
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Plant Protein Vs Animal Protein
Various meats, as well as eggs and dairy, are listed as “complete” proteins, and good sources of various essential amino acids. Again,...
Stacy Mal
Jul 5, 20225 min read


4 Reasons to Eliminate Sugar from Your Diet
Sugars found in fruits and dairy products are healthy sugars. Yes, they cause a more immediate rise in blood sugar than complex carbs do,...
Stacy Mal
Jun 7, 20224 min read


The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners
Some of you may now be wondering about sweeteners such as Splenda®, Nutra Sweet®, or Equal®. Perhaps you’re thinking of switching to...
Stacy Mal
May 19, 20225 min read


Using the Glycemic Index to Balance Blood Sugars
Refined carbohydrates can cause an immediate and drastic increase in blood sugar levels, followed by a drastic drop back to normal or...
Stacy Mal
May 2, 20223 min read


Why You Might Consider Ditching Wheat
I’ve talked a lot about how healthy sprouted grains can be. But don’t get too excited. This type of wheat may be healthier than its...
Stacy Mal
Apr 27, 20224 min read


Identifying Healthy Carbs
If you are shopping and you don’t have a GI index handy, there are other ways to discern good carbs and bad carbs. Carbohydrate fuel...
Stacy Mal
Apr 2, 20224 min read


BCAAs and Thermogenesis
Of the nine essential amino acids (histidine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, and lysin),...
Stacy Mal
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Detecting Hidden Trans Fat
In most cases, all three types of fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated) are present at the same time in naturally...
Stacy Mal
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Balance Blood Sugar for Weight Loss
If the furnace in my house was not working, and I called an HVAC professional, I would expect them to come to my house with tools....
Stacy Mal
Feb 23, 20228 min read


Double Chocolate Protein Muffins
Healthy chocolate protein muffins that are also gluten free! 1 cup Lupin flour 1 cup PB Fit Chocolate Plus 1 cup ground flax1/2 cup...
Stacy Mal
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Good Protein Shakes, Bad Protein Shakes
As a health coach, I think one of the things I am asked about the most is protein powders and shakes. My clients take pictures of labels...
Stacy Mal
Feb 3, 20226 min read


Replace Unhealthy Carbs. Don't Erase Them.
Some of you may be feeling disappointed or overwhelmed by the damning info I’ve posted about wheat. For a lot of you, it isn’t what you...
Stacy Mal
Jan 13, 20224 min read


Protein Mug Muffin Recipe
Some people assume that because I’m a “health nut” my kids are deprived. They think all I feed them is lettuce and seeds. Granted, we do...
Stacy Mal
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Say No to Store-Bought Energy Drinks
For many people, the go-to remedy for lack of energy is an “energy drink.” You know what they are. They are on the shelves of almost...
Stacy Mal
Jan 3, 20226 min read
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