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…
Eating Your Way To A Lower Cholesterol
If you are struggling with trying to get your cholesterol down, lower cholesterol doesn’t always need to come from a pill. It’s possible to lower your cholesterol without medication; it just requires dietary and lifestyle changes, a much better option in my book. So swap out the cholesterol raising bacon and butter for cholesterol lowering foods. Try these cholesterol-lowering foods: Oatmeal contains…
Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women today, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. For this reason, it is of upmost importance that we take extra great care of the organ that gives us life. While managing a healthy weight and getting regular exercise is crucial, what foods we fuel ourselves with is just as important. Eating…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month & “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle”
Eating healthy is important all year long but March is “National Nutrition Month”, and reminds us of the importance of healthy eating. Good nutrition is beneficial to your overall healthy and can help you maintain a healthy weight along with reducing your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. This month gives you a chance to make changes to your…
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….