Bone Broth – What is it and should I use it? You may have heard the hype about bone broth lately as it has been getting lots of media attention. You might have been inclined to try it, or have even started using it regularly. But are you getting the true version with all the health benefits or the commercial version that may not be as good for you? Real, traditional bone broth is made by slow simmering bones to extract amino acids, collagen and minerals into the broth. It has a sort of gelatin-like texture to it when refrigerated, and cannot be stored at room temperature because there ...

A frequent term you may hear from the GOLO staff is “clean ingredients.” What exactly does this mean? A clean ingredient label is one that has the least amount of ingredients possible. It also means simple ingredients (ones that you can recognize and pronounce). There should be no highly processed ingredients AND the ingredients should be from natural sources. Don’t be fooled by a food product that states that it’s “natural,” because that food product could very well still be processed, which is why it is important to ALWAYS check your ingredients labels. The good news is that GOLO t...

Popcorn is acceptable on GOLO! It is considered a carb so you would want to pair it with a protein (like a handful of nuts) or a fat (1 Tbsp. coconut oil is good or 1 tsp. butter). We suggest air popped and not microwave (lots of nasty chemicals hang out in that bag). The serving size is 1-2 cups popped. Try some of these ideas! Add a dusting of cinnamon for a sweet treat Add olive oil, basil, parsley, garlic powder and Parmesan for an Italian taste Add chili powder for some spice Add nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor Mix your nuts in with your popcorn to make your own trail m...

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We all know losing weight is not easy –– but it was particularly hard for Cynthia, who suffered from feelings of hopelessness due to her weight and as her health started becoming an issue as well, she knew something had to give. In her own words: “The older I got, the harder it was for me to lose weight. Eventually, I couldn't lose at all even with starving myself, I was stuck.” After countless diets and medical appointments, the word “surgery” started to pop up more and more. Although the doctors seemed to think this was an option, she knew that this was not what she wanted. Gastri...

Habits can be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when on a weight loss journey. If you are just starting out or if you find yourself stumbling, old habits could be the culprit. Read on to find out how to break these habits and finally achieve your goals. English writer Samuel Johnson once said, “The chains of habit are too weak to be felt, until they are too strong to be broken.” We all have habits- good ones and bad ones. Let’s talk about the bad ones. If you know something is bad for you, why is it so tough to stop? Habits develop when something that you enjoy trigger your bra...

Ever tried cooking pizza on a grill? If you haven't, you are in for a real treat! GOLO Grilled Pizza Makes 5 Mini Pizzas Ingredients 1 Tbsp Instant Yeast 1 Cup Warm Water 2 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, plus a little extra for brushing 1 tsp Sea Salt 2 ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour Optional Toppings Tomato Sauce Hummus Grilled Vegetables Grilled Chicken Cheese (Mozzarella, Feta) Directions Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl mix the Yeast and warm Water together, let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. Add Honey, 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Salt and ½ Cup F...

I was booked on a TV commercial shoot for GOLO, with one of the production companies I work with. I had no idea what the product was or who the people coming into the makeup studio would be. As each person came in and sat down, I began hearing about the incredible transformations they had undergone! Their stories were so uplifting. Truly LIFE-CHANGING! Their confidence was boosted, and their health revolutionized! Some of these folks had gotten rid of half their body weight! This got my attention. After listening to the real life testimonials and looking into the natural ingredients of the...