How to Stick to Your Weight Loss Plan
There are many reasons why most diets don’t work. The very word “DIET” connotes a negative, sometimes even punitive reaction. Whether it’s from the restrictions which lead to binge eating or the mere fact that it is unrealistic to have so many rules about what you...
Be the Yin to My Yang
When you look up the meaning of yin and yang, (pronounced “yahn”), you find that in Chinese philosophy they are thought of as energy forces which although seem to be opposite and in contrast with one another, actually interact and complement one another....
Blueberries, A Summer Powerhouse
You may have been seeing a lot more about blueberries popping up on your healthy eating radar as one of those “superfoods.” As more and more research is done into the science of clean, healthy eating, it is becoming increasingly more obvious just how many...
End of Summer Blues?…
Did you ever notice how even with the best intentions at the beginning of June, summer can derail our healthy goals with the endless BBQ’s and vacation food. While summer is about to come to an end, it is a good time to think about the exciting...
SKIPPING MEALS? UNDERSTANDING WHY THIS ISN’T A GOOD IDEA FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS.
There has been a lot of information lately about the benefits of Intermittent Fasting (IF). This technique may be beneficial in reducing inflammation in some people, but unless you are doing this responsibly and making sure to feed your body adequately to...
Tips for the Healthy Traveler
I’m happy to see the major airports are getting better at offering healthier snack options for travelers. But it’s still so much smarter to plan ahead and bring your own healthy snacks, especially if it will be a long trip or you have connections. And,...
You Can Plan for a Healthy 4th of July Holiday
Whether you are traveling, planning a “stay-cation” or day-tripping to the beach you can plan for a healthy 4th of July holiday. Planning is essential to staying mindful and aware of what you will eat and more importantly what you will not eat. At festive...
LOCAL IN-SEASON FOODS REALLY DO TASTE BETTER
Have you been to the grocery store lately and noticed the colorful assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables which seem more plentiful and more cost effective than from a few short weeks or months ago? People used to adapt their diets to eat what was...
A Keto-style Diet and Heart Health
A Ketogenic Diet focuses on consuming foods high in fat while reducing the number of carbohydrates. It is not just for people who want to lose weight, but it is also often recommended for patients who suffer from epileptic seizures and whose bodies do not...
EATING EGGS ARE EGG-CELLENT FOR A HEALTHY DIET
I am always asked about eating eggs, particularly the yolks because it has been ingrained in us that egg yolks are not good for our health, and can in fact contribute to high cholesterol which could lead to clogged arteries and possibly even heart disease....
Stress and Mindfulness
It’s so easy to become stressed and obsessed these days with the news and all the craziness in the world. We have so little control over much of what happens around us but there are some things we do have control over, for example, we can control our...
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Love, Not with Sugar
Valentine’s Day is associated with love, flowers and candy but when you are trying to lose weight or detox off sugar and other inflammatory foods it can make it a challenging and frustrating holiday. Removing sugar from your diet is a smart way to lose...
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