Riceworks snacks!

Recently I stumbled upon a delicious and healthy snack by Riceworks. They produce gourmet brown rice chips with 5 different flavor options.


The following are all the nutritional benefits:


- Excellent Source of Carbohydrates

- Good Source of Energy

- Low Fat (Especially Saturated)

- Low Salt

- No Cholesterol

- Heart Healthy

- Low Sugar

- No Gluten

- No Additives

- No Preservatives


Riceworks is available at most grocery stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart, Costco, etc. Instead of grabbing a bag of Lays potato chips, go for the healthy, savory brown rice snacks!

Oatmeal pancakes

The best breakfast is one that has enough fiber and protein to keep you full until your next meal. Oatmeal and egg whites are at the top of the list.


The following is a recipe using these two main ingredients:

• 1 cup of oatmeal
• 6 Egg whites
• 1 Tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1 Tsp of Stevia (calorie-free sweetener)

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, spray non-stick cooking oil on the pan, and pour the batter. Wait for one side to harden before flipping the pancake over and in minutes you will have a delicious and well-balanced morning meal.

Importance of Sleep

According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders and another 20 to 30 million experience occasional sleep problems. Chronic sleep loss can contribute to health problems such as weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite. Other side-affects include high blood pressure, and a decrease in the immune system’s power.


Today more and more people are getting less than 6 hours of sleep when in fact they need 8 or 9. Making sure you get enough sleep at night will help to prevent sickness and daytime disfunction. 

Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression cause half of all insomnia cases but your daytime habits, sleep routine, and physical health also play a role. 

Changing bad habits can cure your insomnia or sleeping problems:

• Cut back on caffeine products, especially in the afternoon/night
• Drinking alcohol or smoking before bed interrupts sleep
• Taking naps during the day makes it hard to sleep at night
• Try to have a regular sleep schedule
• Stay away from big meals at night because your digesting may keep you up