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Is Sushi “Diet” Friendly? The Dos & Don’ts of Sushi

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The widespread craze for sushi has everyone convinced it’s healthy. I counsel a lot on sushi. While sushi restaurants do offer plenty of healthy options, not everything is “diet” friendly. If you’re not careful a sushi meal could easily top 1,000 calories. With that in mind, the next time you go out for sushi, here’s what to do and not do. Do…

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…

How to Avoid Feeling Like a Stuffed Turkey on Thanksgiving: Tips to NOT Overeating

Ever feel like you’ve been punched in the stomach after eating Thanksgiving dinner?  Overeating is bound to happen if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re ingesting. Here are some helpful tips to combat a real pain in your gut this Thanksgiving. Remember Thanksgiving is NOT a Contest to see how much you can consume. If you are hosting the meal,…

Food Sensitivities-Is It Time To Get Tested?

Do you suffer from any of the below? headaches severe nasal congestion abdominal cramps bloating diarrhea after eating If you experience some of these symptoms you may be suffering from food sensitivities. And unfortunately the gut will never heal unless you stop throwing inflammatory foods into your digestive tract. The only way to stop repeated bouts of inflammation is to remove the inflammatory foods. Inflammation…

Egg-cetera… Are They Healthy or Not?

Over the years eggs have gotten all mixed up, healthy or not that’s the big question? Attempts to separate the egg from its well deserved title as the “best source of a complete protein” has left us completely confused. For years we’ve been told to avoid them because the yolks are high in cholesterol and raise blood cholesterol levels, which can increase…

What Exactly Does Organic Mean?

To understand the implications of buying organic foods (or the lack of them), let’s start with a definition of organic. When meat, poultry, eggs and dairy are labeled organic, it means that no antibiotics or growth hormones were given to the animal that produced the meat, poultry or dairy, and that those animals were not exposed to waste products (believe it or…

Savory Sugar So Irresistible: 6 Ways to Satisfy Sugar Cravings

Fine white granules are so difficult to resist. The more you have it the more you want it! How do you get away from it? Is sugar really all that bad? What can you do? Experts agree Americans eat too much sugar and eating it in excess has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, elevated triglyceride level, low HDL(good)…

Happy Healthy Valentine’s Day!

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentine’s Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and fat. Treat your sweetheart to…

Avoid the Super Bowl Spread on Your Waistline!

Avoid the Super Bowl Spread on Your Waistline This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday one of the biggest indulgences of the year. Don’t undo your New Years resolution for Super Bowl Sunday, put a healthy game plan in place. A Few Super Tips for Surviving Super Bowl Sunday Pre-game workout  Get yourself to the gym, go running, walking or biking-just get moving! Grab a…

F.Y.I. Low Glycemic Index Foods for Your Diet

Low Glycemic Index Foods good for your every day diet