Donetta Dalman: Living a Better Life

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Tools to Help You Succeed

Tools to Help You Succeed

While you don’t necessarily need to invest in a lot of extras to help you succeed at eating a healthy diet, there are definitely things that can be a great assistance as you navigate this new lifestyle. I thought I’d share a few of the things that have helped me along the way.

Substitutions

Substitutions

One of the things that might seem hard about switching to a new eating style is figuring out how to substitute healthy foods for the unhealthy foods you’ve always loved.

Is The Keto Diet Dangerous?

Is The Keto Diet Dangerous?

If you listen to conversations that people have about changing their diet or read things online that people are sharing about their new eating plan, there are so many people who come out of the woodwork and tell you that it’s dangerous to eat a keto diet.

Do I Need to Exercise?

Do I Need to Exercise?

You should definitely be doing things to move your body but you don’t have to spend hours and hours in a gym every week with fancy equipment and push yourself to exhaustion to see benefits and lose weight.

We All Know Sugar Is Bad For Us Right?

We All Know Sugar Is Bad For Us Right?

Did you know sugar has increased in consumption like no other dietary option in history? We consume more sugar than every other stimulant - including tobacco, coffee, tea, and alcohol!

Just Because it Says Keto Doesn't Make it Good

Just Because it Says Keto Doesn't Make it Good

The keto diet is a marvelous thing all on its own and when you eat real, whole foods - foods that are low carb and high fat - your body will run very efficiently and effectively. You can do it with just that and not any of these magic potions being sold.

To Cheat or Not to Cheat

To Cheat or Not to Cheat

One of the hard things about starting any special diet is making changes and giving up things you're used to eating.

Reading Food Labels is a Must

nutrition facts

Reading Food Labels is a Must

It's important to know what's in the food you're eating.

The Basics of Eating a Ketogenic Diet

The Basics of Eating a Ketogenic Diet

Getting started on the keto diet is simple and it can transform your health and your weight.

It's All About the Hormones

It's All About the Hormones

Obesity is not caused by an excess of calories. It's caused by a hormonal imbalance in the body.

What You Should Know About Fruit and the Low-Carb Lifestyle

What You Should Know About Fruit and the Low-Carb Lifestyle

Fruit absolutely can be bad for us - it's been genetically modified to be sweeter and sweeter over the years and it's full of fructose - aka sugar.

What Foods Should I Eat?

What Foods Should I Eat?

Knowing what is good to eat can be the hard part of low-carb diets. Here's an extensive list to get you started!