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Is Food making you sick? You may have a food sensitivity! Are you… Feeling tired, bloated, achy, or run down? Getting migraine headaches? Tired of taking expensive medications that don’t work and leave you with undesirable side effects? Frustrated because you keep visiting your doctor but still can’t find a solution that takes your symptoms away? Registered Dietitian Wendy Crump is now…
Hungry for a snack? People desire a snack from time to time, so go ahead here are some 100 +/- 20 calorie snack ideas. 1 Graham cracker and 2 teaspoons peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons almonds 1 cup blueberries 10 tortilla chips and ¼ cup salsa 1 Brown rice cake with 1 triangle light laughing cow cheese 8 Baby carrots and…
It’s time to celebrate “National Nutrition Month” by enjoying the taste of eating right! March marks National Nutrition Month – what better time to check in with your New Year’s resolutions, make sure you are on track with your goals, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the taste of eating right is a great way for helping people be mindful of what…
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…
Many individuals trying to lose weight focus on what foods they should avoid, however weight loss is a much bigger picture. It’s not so much what we eat as it is our relationship with food. Simple guidelines to approach weight loss: #1. Hunger cues: How many of you eat when you’re hungry? Most of us eat because it’sbreakfast, lunch or dinner time, so…
Want to balance your day with a sandwich that bursts with nutrients, fiber and protein? Here are a few tips to build a healthier sandwich: Start off by choosing whole grains, read the ingredient list to make sure the word “whole” is in front of wheat, oats or rye, otherwise you’re not eating whole grain bread. Beat the boredom of bread by…
Be Your Healthiest This Thanksgiving Don’t let the temptation of a Thanksgiving feast ruin your healthy diet. Try these suggestions for a healthy Thanksgiving meal. Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving 1: Watch your portions. Take it easy with the carb-laden dishes such as stuffing and mashed potatoes. A serving of most carb-containing foods is: 1 small dinner roll, ½ cup mashed potatoes,…
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…
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…
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…