Cannolis & Carrots Blog

Many women dread the onset of menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, lack of sexual libido, and other symptoms can cause concern or discomfort. While you may not be able to avoid menopause, you can lessen the effects by eating well. In addition, hormonal changes as we age can lead to extra weight...

Did you know that your blood sugar levels fluctuate throughout the entire day? If the sugar AKA glucose levels in your blood are too low, you can sometimes get a condition called hypoglycemia.

Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to a drop in blood sugar that occurs shortly...

Inositol or more specifically, myo-inositol, is a carbohydrate present in food and dietary supplements, as well as in your body. This molecule comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with a chemical structure that is comparable to the major sugar in your blood… glucose! 

This...

Exercising outside during the summer months can be difficult as the temperature rises. When the sun is shining brightly, even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can feel overheated.

Here are my top tips to help you stay active comfortably in the hot months of Summer: 

Choose your exercise...

Electrolytes are minerals, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium, that are necessary for a variety of bodily functions. They're frequently linked to dehydration and highlighted in advertisements for sports drinks that claim to replace electrolytes lost through sweat. Some other electrolytes in...

Have you ever done so “good” the entire day only to screw it all up by bingeing at night?! 

Have you ever skipped breakfast or restricted calories the next day after bingeing at night in order to gain back control and “make up” for the binge? 

...If so,...

1. Determine WHY you want to lose weight- Clearly write it down somewhere and look  back on it often. Try to go more deeper than just the number of pounds that you want to  lose. May you want to lose weight to get off medication, to be able to have more energy  to play with your...

It is safe to assume most people know how important it is to stay hydrated, but what they also assume is that the only way to stay hydrated is by drinking loads of water. Coffee and tea usually get a bad reputation when it comes to hydration due to their diuretic effect but in fact, those options...

I did an experiment this past week! I was going through coffee creamer bottles like they were water between my morning coffee and my new nightly obsession which is Iced Lemon Loaf or Raspberry Zinger tea with french vanilla creamer (I have been digging the oat milk creamers but also get coffee...

If the concept of meal prepping is daunting to you then don’t worry, I have good news! You don’t need to be an expert meal prepper to be able to reach your weight loss or weight maintenance goals!

I know many people, myself included, that have had the best intentions of prepping meals...