What is the Glycemic Index? The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how much carbohydrates raise blood sugar after eating. GI is measured on a scale of 0-100. Low-GI foods are gradually digested and absorbed, allowing you to maintain a more consistent blood sugar level. High-GI foods are rapidly absorbed and digested, spiking your … Continue reading The Glycemic Index
Month: March 2015
Grocery Store Madness
A healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with a well-balanced diet, which begins with smart grocery shopping. Now, the grocery store can be more overwhelming than the information contained here, but this is a great place to start, especially if eating healthy is new to you. The grocery store is a huge place full of … Continue reading Grocery Store Madness
T-Spine Mobility for Scoliosis
A few weeks ago, I was watching ActiveSpine's Movement Matters video (click here for the original) and I was impressed with the thoracic spine mobilization they were demonstrating on a foam roller. I tested it out, felt great, but I had to put a little bit of a twist on it. I have scoliosis with … Continue reading T-Spine Mobility for Scoliosis