Some of the biggest whole grain offenders include:  BREAD, PASTA, CEREALS, CRACKERS, MUFFINS, DESSERTS, FLOURS, CHIPS AND GRANOLA BARS.

Unfortunately, most grains are the Number One offenders when it comes to ruining your metabolism and stopping your weight loss efforts.

So what should you do?  Well, you might want to consider replacing your grains with vegetables and some fresh fruits.  Try using sprouted grains, like Ezekiel bread or even sourdough bread.

Remember, the 3 compounds in grains that harm our system are GLUTEN, STARCH AND PHYTIC ACID.  Gluten does cause inflammation, which unfortunately is the culprit of all diseases. Starch turns into Sugar, and phytic acid binds with minerals which means you won’t be able to use vital minerals.  Bottom line is whole grains can harm your metabolism.

People often ask me my opinion of FRUIT JUICE! Way too much Sugar! One 8 ounce glass of fruit juice contains 30 grams of sugar, while Soda (which is also bad for us) contains 28 grams of sugar. Yes, Apple Juice/Grape Juice/Cranberry Juice, they are all full of sugar. Pure Cranberry has no sugar, that is what we use in my field for Bladder issues. So what should you do if you must drink fruit juices, only use 1/2 the amount and mix with pure water. Also, read the labels, try really hard to AVOID the juices that had added corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin. Best is to make your OWN homemade juice, by mixing real fresh lemons with water with some stevia. But my best recommondation is to drink coconut water which is the best alternative to the junk in Gatorade.

Flaxseeds (1-2 tablespoons); Blueberries; Garlic; Olive Oil; Broccoli; Oats; Cinnamon; Green Tea; Beans; Yogurt (Organic)

Best fruits:  Berries while in season

Myth:  Lifting weights is dangerous for both mother and fetus.  Actually research shows that Stronger Moms have shorter labors, less chance of preterm labor and certainly fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.

Myth: Pregnant women should not start working out if they were not already engaged in an exercise program.  Actually, a regular exercise regimen or even a new program is very important for both Mom and baby.  I do suggest working with qualified professionals that are certified in pre-pregnancy and post-pregnancy.

Eating 4-5 organic pitted prunes is an excellent source of vitamin K, plus minerals (potassium, copper and boron) which do protect our bones.  Only 100 calories, and so worth eating!

Certain foods are considered LUCTIN type properties.  The three worst on the list are:

Soy (all soy foods); Wheatgrass and Goji berries.  These are considered healthy, but in fact they are not.

Best foods to eat are berries, they are packed full of nutrients and help us stay well, young, vital and happy.

They are natural!  Wide range of uses!  Very efficient!  Quality controlled!  SAFE!

The active ingredients in homeopathy medicines are diluted plants, animals and minerals.

When it comes to self-treatments, homeopathic are some of the safest choices.  No known side effects, no known interactions with conventional medications or even herbal remedies.  No masking of any symptoms.

Homeopathy is a therapeutic method that uses highly diluted natural substances to relieve symptoms. An example of how homeopathic medicines work is the similarly of symptoms between a bee sting and a rash. A bee sting swells and itches. If similar symptoms appear from perhaps hives, a rash or even another insect bite, the homeopathic medicine most appropriate to treat these symptoms is actually made from a tiny amount of a bee. Instead of masking symptoms, the medicine sends the body a signal to help it rebalance and heal.

You might want to check with your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following changes:

*Change in body weight

*Sleep pattern changes

*Thinning hair

*Low Libido

*Difficulty concentrating or remembering things

*Skin changes(drier skin; brittle nails; cold skin or sensitivity to cold)

*Menstrual changes

Gaining weigh easily?  Feel tired after you consume carbohydrates? Feel foggy-headed after meals? Crave sweets? Crave Starchy foods? Weight fluctuates easily? Energy up and down too often? Light-headed or even irritable when you feel hungry?

Try cutting back or even consider avoiding all grains, including whole grains, legumes, as well as high-sugar fresh fruits.

Maybe consider low-sugar berries, such as blueberries when you need a snack.