by Sara Banta | Aug 23, 2021 | AHP News, Detox & Cleanse, Fasting, Keto, Nutrition, Vitamins & MInerals, Weight Loss
Many people think they are detoxing the proper way by juice fasting for days to cleanse their bodies, or even just starting the day out with a glass of celery juice. Is juice fasting the best way to fast, detox, and cleanse, or is juice fasting doing more harm than...
by Sara Banta | Jul 20, 2021 | AHP News, Blood Sugar, Salt, Weight Loss
™ As I have mentioned before, we NEED salt. Period. The craze over a low salt diet goes back decades. But why? One of the main reasons behind sticking to a low salt diet is to lower heart disease and blood pressure, which are directly related to Type II...
by Sara Banta | Jul 12, 2021 | AHP News, Blood Sugar, Weight Loss
Did you know that insulin is the main fat-storing hormone? When you eat, you have an insulin spike. When you don’t eat, or you fast for a period of time, blood sugar and insulin levels are lowered and this improves your insulin sensitivity. But what happens when...
by Sara Banta | Jun 8, 2021 | Articles, Energy & Performance, Keto, Weight Loss
We have been taught that “all fat is bad”. Whether it’s the fat on your body or the fat you eat. According to the food pyramid, we are supposed to eat 6-11 servings of breads and cereals, and an extremely limited amount of fat. Those guidelines couldn’t be further...
by Sara Banta | May 25, 2021 | Video, Weight Loss
In this video, Sara discusses: What is Leptin?Signs of Leptin ResistanceWhat causes Leptin Resistance?How to reverse Leptin Resistance
by Sara Banta | Apr 26, 2021 | Articles, Detox & Cleanse, Weight Loss
What is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that says “stop eating- I am satisfied”. It is known as the satiety hormone. Leptin has a specific action in the hypothalamus of the brain to control your metabolism and your appetite. The more fat you have and...