Category: Food
100 Calorie (or less) Foods That Will Kill Your Diet
Often time the value of a food, or whether or not it will help you lose weight, is determined by the calories. We definitely need to be concerned about how much we’re putting in our mouths, but not all calories are created equal. Here are three foods that look like a bargain in the [...]
Burn Off Fat with Diet, Exercise and This Simple Tip
Excessive body fat is not only undesirable, but it’s also unhealthy – particularly around the midsection. A great many of my clients have found success in losing weight or tightening up simply by eating right and exercising. But when people contact me expressing frustration because despite the amount of time they spend exercising or dieting, [...]
5 Functional Foods That Work Like Medicine
If you’re trying to eat to improve your health, then you’ll definitely want to add a few of these foods into your diet. A great many foods have medicinal potential, and these five are no exception. 1. Garlic A fresh bulb of garlic. Don’t have any in your kitchen right now? You should. Here’s why…garlic [...]
Unhealthy Foods That Sound Healthy
Ever go to the store to find yourself overwhelmed in a sea of labels that make claims promoting some sort of health attribute? Heart health, weight loss, improved digestion are buzz words we all latch onto because that’s what we’re looking for. Many of us need a healthier heart, need to lose weight and need [...]
Increase Energy & Sleep Better by Eating These Foods in Your Diet
One of the newest kids on the block to be classified as a vitamin is the incredibly important nutrient called choline, or vitamin B3. Choline is greatly needed for early life development, but is also needed for a number of metabolic functions throughout our lives. While most people get enough choline in their diet, some [...]
3 Quick & Healthy Summer Salads Your Body Will Love
Looking for a few salad ideas? Just in time for picnics over the 4th of July, here are a few salads that are super simple to make and incredible nutritious! Black Bean & Corn Salad Serves 6 2 c. Black Beans (canned or soaked, well-rinsed) 1 c. Corn 1 Red Pepper, coarsely chopped 1/2 [...]
4 Foods That Are Like Rocket Fuel for Your Fitness
A lot of people think that the only thing they need to be concerned about when it comes to eating healthy is protein, carbohydrates and fats. That’s partially true. Everybody’s different and it’s important to find the sweet spot of those all-important macronutrients. But not all foods are created the same, and some – depending [...]
5 Easy Ways to Increase Body Fat – Anyone Can Do It!
Whacking on body fat in five easy steps is easier than you think! In fact, most of us are more than half way there. Ok, ok, this is a little tongue-in-cheek, but amazingly not too far from reality. 1. Avoid Fat Like the Plague: Don’t eat any added dietary fats, and try to eat as [...]
Skinny White Wine Peach Pops
Maybe this won’t get categorized as “healthy”, but these Skinny White Wine Peach Pops took about 5 minutes to make, a couple hours to freeze – and will be greatly enjoyed later today. 1/2 peach, coarsely chopped 3/4 c. water 1/2 c. white wine (I like using Chardonnary. Sweeter wines, like Riesling or even a Pinot [...]
Food Addicts: Why We Eat What Our Body Doesn’t Want
For some people, swearing off dairy because of lactose intolerance is about as effective as a college freshman swearing off alcohol after a night of a few too many. After the aches and pains have gone away, suddenly indulging in a latte doesn’t seem like that bad of an idea. Whether you’re dealing with food [...]
