Can You Eat Carbs? Yes, You Can!

Wednesday March 11 Hello and welcome to your daily newsletter from Suzanne Somers' Sexy Forever! Start Your Personalized Weight-Loss Plan! Member Special: Need extra support? Get diet and fitness expertise, plus lifestyle support and motivation from your coach — ask all your personal questions. Get coaching now! EATING-PLAN BASICS Can You Eat Carbs? Yes, You Can! All those cakes, cookies, and pastas may taste great, but they'll wreak havoc on your health. They create big spikes in your blood sugar and insulin levels — and if your body doesn't have a use for that sugar spike, it stores the sugar or starch as fat and places it right around your middle (yup, that's where that potbelly came from!).   Here's how to choose your carbs wisely. Featured Recipe: Chopped Antipasto Salad Nothing beats a great salad, and this one's no exception! The dark green leafy goodness of wild arugula, celery leaves, and escarole brings a burst of antioxidants, while grilled herb-covered chicken and plenty of Italian additions add fresh, amazing flavor. Great for lunch or dinner, this is one recipe that's definitely worth staying home for!   Get the recipe!   Food for Thought It's true that organic food can be difficult to budget for, but make some noise! Demand more organic products at your store. If we demand more organic foods, the prices will eventually come down. We must start somewhere. Demand information on the protein sources you purchase — are meats grass-fed? Remember, we do not want corn-fed protein! Ask about your fish — is it farmed? Insist on wild-caught selections. Follow Suzanne on Facebook Twitter More on Everyday Health New Year, New Makeover Add Om to Your Home Stay Sharp With Sudoku The Everyday Health App