Category: Nutrition
3 Steps to Starting (and maintaining) a Healthy Diet
As you read this, millions of people across the world wish they were of a healthier weight. You’d be living under a rock not to know that obesity is a massive problem and only getting worse. We hear all about the statistics concerning heart health, type 2 diabetes and general wellness as it pertains [...]
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 [...]
10 Tips to Good Health and Fitness
It’s never too late for a refresher on all that keeps your body fit and healthy. Here is my latest top ten list – and why I think they work! 1. Start and finish the day drinking water. When we wake up, it’s likely we’re slightly dehydrated. Drinking water hydrates, enhances our body’s ability to [...]
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 [...]
10 Great Food Boosters for A Healthier Body
Ever wonder what functional foods really are? Functional foods include those that form a symbiotic relationship – meaning they work together to make things happen. You get more out of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients by combining certain foods. Here is a quick list of ten nutrients, and how to make them work harder in your [...]
5 Ways to Detox Your Body Without Dieting
Detox diets are everywhere – and the restrictions on some diets can be mighty hefty. Fortunately, all you really need to detoxify your body is found in simple, real food. Detoxing your body from toxins is fairly trendy right now, and for good reason. Now, more than ever, our bodies are exposed to a great [...]
Homemade “Zone-type” Bars
After many failed attempts at creating a bar that had a good amount of protein, some fat and some carbs, I finally got the taste and the proportions right. Each of these bars is about 115 calories, with 4g fat, 12g carbs and 8g protein. The best part is they’re easy to make and require NO [...]
