Pickles: A Low Calorie Snack
Pickles can be a part of a healthy snack, side dish and condiment. Depending on the ingredients used and the method that went into fermenting the pickle, pickles are great for most diets because they are low in calories, one serving 17 calories and low in fat, one serving .2 grams of fat, high in fiber, one cup 2 grams of fiber…
Happy Healthy Halloween – 4 Ways to Ensure a Healthy Holiday
4 Ways to Ensure That You Have a Healthy Halloween Halloween, for some, is one of the best holidays of the year. Besides, who doesn’t like dressing up and eating candy, candy, and… well, more candy?! While this day may be something to look forward to for some, for those of us who are health conscious, it could be a bit daunting…
5 Tactics to Maintain Weight Rather Than Gain During the Holidays
Yep holiday season is here! People are bracing themselves for another three weeks or so of parties, drinking and lots of festivities. The month of December can be overwhelming! It is helpful to enter the holidays with a plan so you can stay on track. Check out the 5 easy tactics to utilize this holiday season… Tips to avoid holiday weight gain:…
Healthy Tip of the Week: How Food Can Help Your Children Concentrate!
Children who eat breakfast perform better in school than breakfast skippers. Breakfast eaters have more energy, greater concentration and perform better on school tests than kids who skip breakfast. A child’s overall nutrition improves when they eat breakfast. Children who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat or snack on fatty, sugary foods. A balanced breakfast is the key to supplying your…
Top 10 Nutrition Tips From A Registered Dietitian
There is no one food, drink or pill that can ensure optimal health. This list I have put together of my top dietary suggestions for staying healthy and living a healthier lifestyle will however, help aide you in achieving the results you desire. Eat breakfast everyday. Eat a breakfast that contains complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fat within one hour of rising….
5 Ways to Carve Out time To Exercise
Exercise the pursuit to a healthy lifestyle. It’s important to carve out time to exercise….and especially if you’re a busy mother of four like me! Moms are so good at feeling guilty when they decide to “self-care”. Trust me I’ve learned how to take care of myself so I can be a better mom, wife and give my clients 100% of myself….
4 Super Suggestions & Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday
Any plans for super bowl Sunday? Best to get yourself an offensive strategy! This number may sound daunting but the average American consumes 1200 calories and 50 grams of fat just from snacking and drinking alcohol during the big game. According to the USDA, super bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving Day in the number of calories consumed in one…
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…