Halloween without the horror

…of a sugar crash!  We all love to eat sweets during this holiday, but why not eat sweets and stay sweet too?

No really, a sugar crash just isn’t pretty.  Skip the sugar, but keep the cookies!

As we’ve discussed, there are many alternatives to the white, refined sweet stuff.  Knowing the effects of sugar consumption-both long and short term, is in your best interest.  Research suggests that erratic fluctuations in blood sugar levels are the leading cause of mood swings.  Mood swings are no fun.  Halloween and holidays in general are a time when our relationship with our partner, and with ourselves, can really benefit from maintaining a calm balance.  Choose wisely what you put past your lips and set yourself up for success.…

3 Foods to avoid when traveling with your lover

Is this your first visit to LanaShay.com?  If not, you’re already familiar with the concept of Sensual Food and what it is.  To sum it up, it’s real food, food that is unadulterated, unprocessed, pure, clean, natural, and organic.  If we want to get really specific, it’s local and sustainable too!

It’s just scrumptious, colorful food.  

It’s pretty simple when it comes to identifying the opposite, however I don’t talk about it much.  I like to focus on what’s desirable, as opposed to what foods to avoid.  Though sometimes it’s necessary.   Right now, I’m in beautiful, sunny, sweltering Mexico.  The heat is more than enough to get me feeling uncomfortable midday.  I make sure not to add any element of discomfort with certain foods (that are very plentiful here).…