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08/06/2020

BTM does have power but the phone lines are down due to local power outages. However, you can still TEXT US! 860-665-0826.

08/01/2020

Water is essential for LIFE.
Drink about half of your body weight per day or more. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces. Add more on these hot days and during a workout.

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07/31/2020

Soda, Gatorade, lemonade.

These are what we refer to as sugar-sweetened beverages.

Check out the information below how these can impact your life.

Back to Motion Sports Rehab and Fitness NEWSLETTER July 2020 Kick the sugar habit! Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) SSBs are the leading source of added sugars in American’s diet. Nearly half of children ages 2-5 in the US will drink an SSB per day. Frequent or excessing consumption can lead to...

07/30/2020

Flour?

What are your alternatives?

Regular white or wheat flour can increase your blood glucose level like crazy. Check in this newsletter for alternatives that work great. Each one is slightly different and it depends on what you want to make.

Back to Motion Sports Rehab and Fitness NEWSLETTER July 2020 Flours that don’t spike your blood glucose Why? Remember that highly processed foods and simple sugars can cause your blood glucose to increase rapidly? That puts stress on your pancreas and it has to spit out lots of insulin to take ...

07/30/2020

Yay, more pasta alternatives.

This one tastes great and has protein and fiber = full so you don’t eat as much.

07/30/2020

Low carb pasta that fills you up!
This one is made from yam flour and is basically all fiber. That whole bag is 20 calories!
Rinse and eat.
Use in stir fry, soups, with sauces, pretty much any place you would use a pasta.

07/30/2020

Banana bread - usually has around 35 - 40g of carbs but I cut that in half.

No sugar - the sweetness comes from the bananas.
This one is really good!

Enjoy

RECIPE Low carb banana bread Ready in 50 minutes Serves 6 people 130 Calories each, 6g fat, 15g carbs, 15g fiber, 4g protein Containers: 1 yellow, 1 blue Ingredients ½ cup coconut flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 3 bananas, mashed 3 eggs 2 TBS melted coconut oil 2 ...

07/30/2020

Cravings

This is one sign your body is not in balance. What can you do? I hear you. It's late in the afternoon and a few hours before dinner, you are feeling tired and need something.

Try one of these strategies:

1. Stock your cabinets/refrigerator with healthy snacks - do not even buy sweet stuff
2. Proteins and fat curb hunger so make sure you eat both at every meal
3. Drink some water - many times you think you are hungry but in fact, you are thirsty.
4. Fruit - sweet may curb cravings
5. Avoid artificial sweeteners - your brain will want more
6. Find your triggers - stress, lack of sleep, and see the warning signs
7. Delay - wait 10 minutes and see if you still feel that way
8. Dilute it
9. Portions - figure out the sugar content per serving and measure
10. Timing - after a workout instead of anytime
11. Savor the flavor - usually, the first bite is the best
12. Add spices instead of sugar
13. Learn to read labels
14. Go cold turkey

Withdrawl - may take a solid week to feel better, might interpret as hunger but it’s your body adjusting to not having sugar.

Try one of these strategies to find one that fits best with you. Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks for your body to adjust.

07/29/2020

Newsletter: Carbohydrates - the real story

In this story, learn about what carbohydrates are, diabetes, and recommendations.

Back to Motion Sports Rehab and Fitness NEWSLETTER By Paula Courtemanche May 25, 2020 Carbohydrates - the real story It’s purpose The main function of carbohydrates is to provide you with energy. It is your body’s first fuel source. With that in mind, can we eat at much and any type we want? Wel...

07/29/2020

You love pizza.
One slice of regular pizza has at least 38g of carbohydrates.
This recipe cuts that down to 20g.

RECIPE Sweet Potato Pizza Bites Ready in 35 minutes Serves 8 slices 179 Calories each, 8g fat, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 5g protein Containers: 1 yellow Ingredients 1 sweet potato, slides into ½ inch thick rounds Olive oil cooking spray Salt and pepper to taste Toppings: 1 can of diced tomat...

07/29/2020

Here's the scoop.
Sugar and your intestinal microbiome.

Back to Motion Sports Rehab and Fitness NEWSLETTER July 2020 Sugar and your microbiome What is the microbiome? Inside your body, you house trillions of other organisms called bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. In fact, there are more bacteria cells in you than your own human cells! Wha...

07/28/2020

Check this out!
A quick presentation (7 minutes) about how sugar affects your insulin and glucose levels.

Check out a video I made via Loom