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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
5 Tips to Enjoy The Taste of Eating Right: National Nutrition Month
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…
6 Foods that Reduce Inflammation
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…
3 Easy Steps To Get A Handle on Your Eating
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…