Nutritionally Fit

3 Easy Steps To Get A Handle on Your Eating

Many individuals trying to lose weight focus on what foods they should avoid, however weight loss is a much bigger picture. It’s not so much what we eat as it is our relationship with food. Simple guidelines to approach weight loss: #1. Hunger cues: How many of you eat when you’re hungry? Most of us eat because it’sbreakfast, lunch or dinner time, so…

5 Tips to Enjoy The Taste of Eating Right: National Nutrition Month

  It’s time to celebrate “National Nutrition Month”  by enjoying the taste of eating right!  March marks National Nutrition Month – what better time to check in with your New Year’s resolutions, make sure you are on track with your goals, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the taste of eating right is a great way for helping people be mindful of what…

15 Yummy Low-Calorie Snacks

Hungry for a snack? People desire a snack from time to time, so go ahead here are some 100 +/- 20 calorie snack ideas. 1 Graham cracker and 2 teaspoons peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons almonds 1 cup blueberries 10 tortilla chips and ¼ cup salsa 1 Brown rice cake with 1 triangle light laughing cow cheese 8 Baby carrots and…

How To: Scale Down Daily Weigh-Ins

I have a handful of clients who can’t stay away from the scale, weighing themselves daily, petrified of skipping a day. I suppose they experience that so called “love-hate relationship” with the scale: love knowing what they weigh, but hate when it registers heavier then the day before. So what is the real use of the scale if its purpose is not…

5 Steps to Making a Delicious & Healthy Sandwich

Want to balance your day with a sandwich that bursts with nutrients, fiber and protein? Here are a few tips to build a healthier sandwich: Start off by choosing whole grains, read the ingredient list to make sure the word “whole” is in front of wheat, oats or rye, otherwise you’re not eating whole grain bread. Beat the boredom of bread by…

6 Foods that Reduce Inflammation

  Rheumatoid Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and numerous other chronic health conditions share a similar inflammatory response when the body tries to rid itself of harmful toxins. Choosing the right foods can help reduce inflammation. Eat fatty fish. Consume wild salmon it is higher in omega-3 fatty acids then farmed salmon. Canned sardines another great source of omega-3’s. Have Walnuts. Walnuts are…

How to Stay Healthy at the Amusement Park or Fair!

  Summer time is here so you know what that means, the kids/grandkids are begging you to go to the amusement park or fair. But between the cotton candy, chili fries, hot dogs and nachos, you are destined for a damaging day packed full of empty high calorie snacks and food. Eating right at an amusement park can seem like an impossible…

Stay Hydrated With These Foods

As summer is heating up its even more important to stay hydrated. When the thermometer rises so does your need for water. The old rule of thumb is to drink at least 8 glasses of water. However, about 20% of your water intake should come from solid foods. Here is a list of water-rich fruits and vegetables, which are at least 90% water…

Get rid of those late night cravings!

Conquer Your Food Cravings Ever find yourself fantasizing about chocolate or French fries late at night? Believe it or not there’s a science behind your cravings. Studies have shown people with low levels of dopamine have a propensity to crave and binge on junk food. So what’s the trick to boosting dopamine levels? Well it’s not that tough and I’m here to…

Beyond Breakfast: Countless Ways to Use Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt a fantastic food that can be used in recipes to decrease calories, pump up the calcium, protein and reduce fat. Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium with the added benefit of helping you feel full longer.  A full tummy is a happy tummy and  in turn lead to weight loss. Here are some great ways to add Greek…