Eat to Control Your Blood Sugar
Eating to Control Your Blood Sugar Eating to control your blood sugar isn’t just for people with diabetes; it is an important way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and it promotes satiety, increased energy and weight loss. I’m a big fan of prevention, so I’m on board with the idea that we should all eat as though we have diabetes. Controlling blood sugar…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Not All Nutrition “Experts” Are Created Equal
Hearing that someone is a “nutritionist” often makes the public think that they’re educated and trained in nutrition and health issues. But in many states, titles like “nutritionist” and “diet counselor” are not regulated, so people who are not qualified to give accurate nutrition advice use terms like these. Many “nutritionists” have little if any actual nutrition training or just mail-order credentials….
Tip: Spice Up Your Morning with Oatmeal!
Spice Up Your Morning with a Delectable Bowl of Oatmeal Multiple Ways to Turn Ordinary Oats into Out of the Ordinary Delicious! It’s 1030 am and your stomach starts to growl, problem is those hungerpangs tend to come at the most inconvenient time, you’re busy at work, or just too busy to drop everything to eat. Often times when this happens you find yourself…
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for School Kids
Before you send your kids out the door and off to school there may be something they’re missing – and it’s not their backpacks or lunches! Eating breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Kids who eat breakfast are more alert, perform better on school tests and have fewer behavior problems than kids who skip breakfast. Conversely, breakfast…
Holiday Wonders: Tips on How To Avoid The Holiday Bulge!
The holidays are here! I’m already getting lots of people calling me making appointments for after the holidays. Great, but it’s the “holiday mindset” that gets people into trouble. One of the best and worst things about the holidays is the food. We are dazzled when thinking about the extravagant spreads, seasonal foods and delectable treats. Then come January you spend months trying to get those nasty…