How To Keep it Healthy: Trying New Veggies
Try Something New, Veggies You’re Probably Not Eating Tired of eating celery and carrots? Bored with lettuce? Many parents complain their children won’t eat any vegetables, but the truth is most adults eat less than two servings of veggies a day. Grownups it’s time to spice things up and try something new! BEETS A powerful antioxidant and good source of folate. Try…
5 Ways To Get More Fiber In Your Diet
We have all heard fiber is our friend and has many health benefits. Fiber most recognized for keeping you regular, lowering your cholesterol, increasing satiety and helping balance your blood sugar level. The average American consumes only 15 grams per day but the recommended is 25 grams for woman and 38 grams for men. Tips to increase fiber intake: Go Green. Throw…
4 Reasons Why Too Much Holiday Cheer Gives You a “Beer Belly”
I know it’s tough to dodge the social sips altogether but keep in mind boozing it up during the holidays can cause you to pack on the pounds and here’s why…. Alcohol makes your blood sugar drop. While you are busy with your social sips the liver is working very hard trying to metabolize the alcohol. In turn causing your blood…
How to Reduce Your Family’s Added Sugar Intake
High sugar intake has been linked to everything from dental cavities to obesity to Type 2 diabetes to heart disease to other health conditions — many of which last into adulthood. Minimizing added sugar is a priority for many parents, but it’s not as simple as trading cookies and soda for fruit and water. Avoiding obvious sources is one thing, but…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Dietary Supplements
The best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs are through eating a nutritionally balanced diet. However, sometimes a supplement may be necessary: You’re over 65 or older. As you get older, health problems can contribute to a poor diet making it difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals. Twenty percent of adults over 60 and 40% over 80…
Five Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The week between Christmas and New Years can be tough time to keep up your healthy eating habits. There are holiday treats everywhere. Many people have time off work, which can be an invitation to eat more and lots of extra time spent loafing on the sofa. Some advice on how you can be sure to NOT pack on post-Christmas pounds. Cut…
How to Avoid Feeling Like a Stuffed Turkey on Thanksgiving
Ever feel like you’ve been punched in the stomach after eating Thanksgiving dinner? Overeating is bound to happen if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re ingesting. Here are some helpful tips to combat a real pain in your gut this Thanksgiving. Remember Thanksgiving is NOT a Contest to see how much you can consume. If you are hosting the meal,…
Halloween Tricks & Treats: 5 Tips to Survive Candy Season
Halloween can be a scary holiday and we aren’t talking about all the ghosts and goblins! Candy pops up at just about every place you visit during October. It’s taunting you at the cleaners, the hair salon and even found at the receptionist desk at the doctors office. It’s almost impossible to escape it! Tricks for Halloween: Choose wisely. Some candies contain…
Nutritionally Fit Dessert: Artic Zero
Let’s face it, finding a food to satisfy a sweet tooth craving in a healthy way can be challenging especially for a diabetic or an individual managing their weight. I would like to recommend a new product called Artic Zero. It is lactose free, hormone-free whey protein, contains monk fruit without any artificial ingredients. Artic zero is low in calories and fat…
6 Ways to Eat Less Sodium
Most of you know too much sodium in your diet can cause swelling, high blood pressure and other health problems. The dietary guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends adults consume no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium per day, but those with heart problems should consume no more than 1500 milligrams per day. However, the typical American consumes a whopping 3400 milligrams per…