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How To: Scale Down Daily Weigh-Ins

I have a handful of clients who can’t stay away from the scale, weighing themselves daily, petrified of skipping a day. I suppose they experience that so called “love-hate relationship” with the scale: love knowing what they weigh, but hate when it registers heavier then the day before. So what is the real use of the scale if its purpose is not…

How to Keep It Healthy: Sushi Style

Sushi a “light” fare?  Sushi a traditional Japanese cuisine has gained popularity, and is thought of by many people as a light and lean meal option; however some of its health benefits were lost when they “Americanized” sushi and added mayo sauces and deep-fried the rolls. Tips to keep sushi healthy: 1:  Skip the tempura roll. A nice fancy name for “fried”…

What’s the Skinny on Halloween Candy? <100 Calorie Halloween Treats

Frightened of Halloween Candy? Don’t Be! Here are some Halloween treats low in calories. 100 Calorie Halloween Treats • 2 snack size snicker bars- 90 calories, 4 grams fat, 12 grams sugar • 1 tootsie roll pop-60 calories, 0 gram fat, 10 grams sugar • 2 mini reese’s cups- 80 calories, 5 grams fat, 10 grams sugar • 7 gummi bears- 70 calories,…

Get rid of those late night cravings!

Conquer Your Food Cravings Ever find yourself fantasizing about chocolate or French fries late at night? Believe it or not there’s a science behind your cravings. Studies have shown people with low levels of dopamine have a propensity to crave and binge on junk food. So what’s the trick to boosting dopamine levels? Well it’s not that tough and I’m here to…

Stay Hydrated With These Foods

As summer is heating up its even more important to stay hydrated. When the thermometer rises so does your need for water. The old rule of thumb is to drink at least 8 glasses of water. However, about 20% of your water intake should come from solid foods. Here is a list of water-rich fruits and vegetables, which are at least 90% water…

Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Lose Weight

This Year Do Things Differently… Happy New Year! This time  of year marks a new beginning, a time in which we make  resolutions. Why is it that with each passing year we find  ourselves making the same absurd promises to ourselves? This year will be different we will actually follow through with our New Year’s resolutions.  Resolutions  are healthy and productive, however…

Back To School: Healthy Lunches for Kids

Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Child’s Lunch Box It’s that time again, get ready, get set and go pack those lunches because the kids are going back to school. Like so many moms, you’re once again faced with searching through the refrigerator and cupboard grabbing for anything you can find; often unappealing, dull and not necessarily nutritious. Planning lunches can be easy by following…

Is Food Making You Sick? Food Sensitivity Testing May Answer Your Questions!

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…

To Be Or Not To Be Gluten Free?

You may have noticed going gluten-free is the new craze. It seems as though everybody these days is on a gluten-free diet and almost everyone you know has self-diagnosed as having gluten intolerance. Going gluten-free seems to be the cure to almost every health problem. Many people might feel better, experience less digestive distress by giving up gluten containing foods, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that gluten…

15 Yummy Low-Calorie Snacks

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…

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