I am often asked to recommend a good granola bar or energy bar, both of which, have long been touted as health food. I am not saying an occasional granola bar will take you from perfect health to unhealthy, but if these bars are a part of your regular diet, extreme intervention is needed. Bars…
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Low-Carb, High Nutrition Super Bowl Sunday Treats
A low-carb lifestyle helps me to stay on track, keep my weight under control and energy levels balanced. I Sugar Detox, (MW 10 day sugar detox) once every 3 months and in between I keep my carbs from grains and processed foods low. Sticking to my 11 Veggies a Day for Health and Vitality strategy (11…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) at The Dancing Elephant FAQs
DATES and TIME: Sundays 3-5 pm Four sessions in person at The Dancing Elephant Yoga Studio 16 School St Rockland, ME, 2 sessions online using Anymeeting online forum. In Person sessions: February 8, March 8, April 12&26 Online sessions: February 22 and March 22 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) Online Group Session FAQs
DATES and TIME: Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm March 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 20 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what of eating for them as individuals. For participants who eat when they are happy, angry or sad those challenges will be addressed through mindful eating. Participants…
5 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight On Your Vacation
It’s that time of year, the time to escape the cold and travel to warmer climes. If you are planning a get away this winter, there are a few things you may want to think about as your packing your bags. You may want to think about how to eat healthy while away from home….
Easier to Read: The New Nutrition Label
The new nutrition label should be on foods by this time next year, 2016. It is a great improvement on the current label. Consumers will be able to make more educated food decisions. Eat whole, unprocessed foods that aren’t packaged most of the time. But when you are purchasing foods with a label, do so…
Plan for Rest and Rejuvenation in 2015
I am heading out on a rest and rejuvenation trip in just a few days. My busiest work time of year is during the summer months, so I take the winter time to travel, visit family and take time to rest and rejuvenate. Rest and rejuvenation are integral components of a healthy lifestyle. My physical…
Holiday Bone Broth
The holidays bring decadent meals of roast turkey, beef, and lamb. Roasted meats on the bone are perfect for making nutritious bone broth. Homemade bone broth delivers rich flavor to soups and stews; it also packs an incredible amount of important vitamins and minerals. Bone broth contains anti-inflammatory properties, immune system building compounds and help…
I Don’t Care What They Say, Throw Out the Bathroom Scale!
I read this article today in the Huffington Post about the efficacy of the bathroom scale in weight loss. According to the article, studies have shown that people who weigh themselves daily lose more weight than those who weigh themselves weekly. My question is at what price? Yes, you may lose more weight but at…
5 Holiday Party Eating Strategies
1. Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Holiday Eating Do plan for one big indulgent event. Look at your social calendar and choose one event where you are going to go hog wild, no judgement, no regrets. Don’t eat everything. Be discriminating: Think about your favorite foods during the holiday, eat that but NOT every thing. Do eat foods that look…