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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:…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
When it comes to breakfast, many of my clients would rather skip it then bother with struggling to make a meal. Here are some hassle free breakfast ideas. • Zap some quick-oats and milk in the microwave and top with some berries. • Go for some Greek yogurt and fruit • Toss a piece of whole wheat bread into the toaster and spread with…
The ketogenic diet is a diet used to treat seizures in epileptic children and some adults by causing the brain to go into ketosis. Ketosis is a state in which the brain uses mostly ketone bodies as a result of fat metabolism rather than using carbohydrates as the primary fuel source. This appears to stabilize the brain resulting in fewer seizures. According…
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Diet is the key factor to controlling your diabetes. Here’s a sample 1 day meal plan by Wendy Crump, R.D. Want to learn more about meal plans? Contact Wendy!
Controlling your blood sugar levels through eating healthfully is a key way to lowering the risk of diabetes, heart disease, vision loss, and cancer. It curbs strong hunger and unhealthy cravings and also promotes increased energy, satiety, and weight loss. The key to controlling blood sugar is eating meals with healthy fat, lean protein, and a slowly digested carbohydrate. Here are 9…