Alicia Carey Health & Wellbeing Coaching

11/24/2021

Once you start ACTING like the person you want to become, BECOMING that person won’t seem so far-fetched.

07/07/2019

The Truth about Vegan Protein 🌱

Naturopath Dr Tanda Cook explains the benefits of Arbonne's vegan protein sources of brown rice, yellow pea & cranberry.

05/11/2019

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY: Let’s talk food cravings…

Definition: A food craving is an intense desire to consume a specific food, stronger than simply normal hunger. There is no single explanation for food cravings and can range from the following:

1. Foods that are HIGH in fats, carbohydrates and glucose (chocolate, sweets) affect the brain centers for appetite to produce endorphins and interactions with the opioid system in the brain triggering an addictive effect to occur. The consumer of the glucose feels the urge to consume more glucose, much like an alcoholic, because the brain has become conditioned to release "happy hormones" every time glucose is present. This essentially means that the brain physically changes when it becomes used to consuming a mass quantity of a certain chemical so that the brain can release the highest quantity of "happy hormones" as possible. (Emotional Eaters…are not emotional eaters...it is your brain telling you it wants HAPPY HORMONES).

2. When we consume foods that are not CLEAN (providing NUTRIENTS & FUEL) for the body...the body remains "unsatisfied" creating a craving for the "FUEL" that is STILL needed, even after eating sometimes a large amount of "food". What these statements say to me is that craving for food is a TRUE PHYSICAL RESPONSE FROM YOUR BODY and it is affecting how you eat. YOU are not "mental"! I hope this will help people that are not happy with their health and/or body image. STOP "beating yourself up" thinking that you are just "weak" with food MENTALLY! It is a true physical response you are having. This does not release YOU from the RESPONSIBILITY to do something about your health, but you can GIVE YOURSELF GRACE and start taking steps to making healthier choices for LIFE when you understand this FACT!

YOU have now been empowered to start taking steps in changing the physical response you might be having. Every day that you eat clean and stick to the detox plan, you are making the choice to change! You will RETRAIN your brain to CRAVE HEALTHY FOODS the more healthy choices you make and your body realizes it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD when you do!

Your body will want more of THOSE happy hormones and you will enjoy a life full of energy, health and VITALITY!!

04/28/2019

Solid Advise🙌🏻

04/02/2019

Stop building someone else’s dream and start building your own✨

03/27/2019

Did you know it takes 20 minutes to feel if you are full or not? By slowing down and making sure you're taking at least 20 minutes to eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner, you'll eventually find yourself developing better eating habits!

03/23/2019

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY: Let’s talk food cravings…

Definition: A food craving is an intense desire to consume a specific food, stronger than simply normal
hunger. There is no single explanation for food cravings and can range from the following:

1. Foods that are HIGH in fats, carbohydrates and glucose (chocolate, sweets) affect the brain
centers for appetite to produce endorphins and interactions with the opioid system in the brain
triggering an addictive effect to occur. The consumer of the glucose feels the urge to consume
more glucose, much like an alcoholic, because the brain has become conditioned to release
"happy hormones" every time glucose is present. This essentially means that the brain physically
changes when it becomes used to consuming a mass quantity of a certain chemical so that the
brain can release the highest quantity of "happy hormones" as possible. (Emotional Eaters…are
not emotional eaters...it is your brain telling you it wants HAPPY HORMONES).

2. When we consume foods that are not CLEAN (providing NUTRIENTS & FUEL) for the body...the
body remains "unsatisfied" creating a craving for the "FUEL" that is STILL needed, even after
eating sometimes a large amount of "food". What these statements say to me is that craving for
food is a TRUE PHYSICAL RESPONSE FROM YOUR BODY and it is affecting how you eat. YOU are
not "mental"! I hope this will help people that are not happy with their health and/or body
image. STOP "beating yourself up" thinking that you are just "weak" with food MENTALLY! It is a
true physical response you are having. This does not release YOU from the RESPONSIBILITY to do
something about your health, but you can GIVE YOURSELF GRACE and start taking steps to
making healthier choices for LIFE when you understand this FACT!
YOU have now been empowered to start taking steps in changing the physical response you might be
having. Every day that you eat clean and stick to the detox plan, you are making the choice to change!
You will RETRAIN your brain to CRAVE HEALTHY FOODS the more healthy choices you make and your
body realizes it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD when you do!
Your body will want more of THOSE happy hormones and you will enjoy a life full of energy, health and
Vitality!!

03/15/2019

Creamy Cashew Queso...and here it is! This would also make a delicious and healthy sauce for some Chili-Mac with gluten-free pasta 😋.

We topped this queso with homemade salsa and finely chopped cilantro, but diced roasted red peppers and pickled jalapeños would also be great additions.

This has a little heat to it...nothing crazy but it’s definitely there 😉. You can always reduce the Sriracha if you’re not a fan of spicy.

CHEF JON’S CREAMY CASHEW QUESO
(Makes about 3 cups)

1 Tbsp high heat organic sunflower oil (you could use a little veg broth instead - this is just for sautéing)
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 medium Russet potato, peeled and grated
4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup raw cashews
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (rinsed first if packed in oil)
2 tsp hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
1 tsp white wine vinegar
Juice from 1/2 lime

Toppings:
tomato salsa and finely chopped cilantro

• In skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions in oil til translucent. Add in salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic and potatoes and stir constantly for one minute.
• Add in the cashews and water and simmer till potatoes and cashews are soft.
• Transfer to a blender and add sundried tomatoes, hot sauce, nutritional yeast, and vinegar and blend till smooth. (We used a nutribullet to get the queso extra smooth.)
• Return to pot, stir in juice from 1/2 lime, and heat on low to desired serving temp.
• Ladel into bowl(s) and top with salsa and cilantro. roasted red peppers. Serve with organic corn chips. Enjoy! 💚

02/25/2019

Where does inner confidence come from? A recent study found that those who are less judgemental about their thoughts and feelings are happier because they have a better idea of who they are.

Mindful people might be happier because non-judgmental awareness of their thoughts leads to a better understanding of who they are, suggests a new study.