adding spice to your life
There are 2 main body types: the apple shaped or pear. Which are you? Research shows that the apple is the more dangerous of the two because the fat is centered on your middle, where your heart, lungs, and various other organs are situated. Now we can’t control our body type — we’re born with … Continue reading “Lean Bellies and Body Type”
With at least 68.5% of Americans overweight, it’s no wonder that the weight loss industry is in the billions of dollars with more diets available than you can count. You’ve worked all day, you are exhausted and have a family to feed. In a culture of 2 income families, it’s not uncommon to grab a … Continue reading “The Key to Successful Weight Loss”
Enjoy an easy-to-prepare healthy entree you can customize for your taste/needs. You’ll notice that I do not add salt. Most of our sodium intake is considerably higher than the F.D.A.’s daily recommended intake which contributes to health problems in a significant number of people (more on this later). I also did not add quantities to … Continue reading “Sweet and Sour … Gluten Free”
Health and nutrition are foremost in our minds. With the changes in healthcare, most people avoid seeing the doctor – the high deductibles make the cost prohibitive for the average American. It is proven that obesity is a risk factor in a number of life threatening illnesses. Undernutrition is also a serious problem. You may … Continue reading “On the Road to Healthy Living: Foolproof Your Plan!”
A missing scientist, a top-secret project, a ticking clock and no clues. Or are there? When grad student James Frankel’s best friend and mentor goes missing, James wonders if his disappearance is related to his friend’s top-secret project. A selfie sumiting a Colorado mountain makes everyone believe he’s lost there. But is he? As a … Continue reading “Books”
I love to connect with my readers and those interested in health and fitness. I am also available for speaking engagements, workshops, and freelance writing, whether as a ghost writer or under my own name. You can find me at: Email: karen@karenvandenheuvel.com Twitter: @AddingSpices Facebook: Karen Van Den Heuvel Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenvandenheuvel Good Reads: … Continue reading “Connect”
K. V. Fischer’s diverse experiences as an attorney, certified civil mediator, Registered Dietitian, teacher, speaker, freelance writer, and published author with more than 20 years experience in the corporate, government, and private sectors have fueled her desire to assist people live fuller, richer lives. She intends to help people add spice to their lives whether … Continue reading “About”
As a society, we are bombarded with information offering weight loss tips, the wonders of supplements, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, B vitamins, Vitamin D, Calcium, phytochemicals, fish oil and exercise. We’ve heard about the problems with gluten, GMO’s, and food allergies. We struggle with shedding pounds that have crept up over the years and … Continue reading “Start Over/Take Charge: Energy Balance & Weight Control”
