Nutrition Advice & Tips
We are continuing our segment on “Biting into a Healthy Lifestyle” in honor of National Nutrition Month. This week we highlight a very simple method of portion and calorie control, The Plate Method. Eating healthy foods in proper portions can be challenging and overwhelming at times. The Plate Method makes meal planning easy by using […]
Read More ⟶March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for the month is “Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle.” I wish National Nutrition month was every month! I wish that it is something that we thought about more than once a year. The goal is that “biting into a healthy lifestyle” should become part of the rhythm […]
Read More ⟶March is National Nutrition Month, and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to join the bandwagon! This year’s theme is called Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle; encouraging the consumption of fewer calories, informed food choices, and daily exercise to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce incidence of chronic disease. Join us all […]
Read More ⟶You know how you have those certain products that you cannot live without? Well, I am here today to share with you one of mine. It is Trader Joe’s garlic flavored olive oil. It has truly changed my life-Ok maybe a bit dramatic-but it has changed my cooking world. I always have at least 2 […]
Read More ⟶Many people know that salmon is a heart-healthy fish, but few know the extensive health benefits of enjoying this scrumptious food on a regular basis. Well known for its high omega 3 content, up to 2000mg in a 4 ounce serving; salmon is touted as a champion of anti-inflammatory foods. Most do not realize, however, […]
Read More ⟶February is National Heart Health month where we talk about the risk for heart disease, recognize symptoms of heart attacks, and discuss ways that we can alter our lifestyle to promote better heart health. The American Heart Association even does a special campaign called Life’s Simple Seven that raises awareness about changing risk factors for […]
Read More ⟶The human body is amazing! It regulates acid base balance, blood sugar, core temperature, sleep patterns, and body weight. It protects against infectious disease. It has detoxification pathways and antioxidant activity to fight free radical damage. And, it naturally eliminates toxins. If we want our bodies to be as good to us as they were […]
Read More ⟶As I sat at the dinner table with my 6-year-old daughter, she asked about my day. One of her popular questions for me at the end of my day inquires about how many clients I saw during the day. I will often ask her to tell me about what I do for my job and […]
Read More ⟶Most people guard against dehydration in the sweltering summer months. But, did you know it is much more common when it is frosty outside? It’s true. Respiratory fluid losses increase in the winter, and sweat evaporates more quickly when it is cold outside. Couple increased losses with decreased thirst cues and you have perfect conditions […]
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