People often put off making a diet or lifestyle change around the holidays because it’s not a “good” time. I’ll do it in the New Year or after my birthday or once I get organized. There are any number of reasons not to start, but there are so many more reasons to start. 3 Reasons to start your healthy diet…
Month: November 2014
An Apple A Day
An apple a day keeps the doctor away because: · Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant · Helps maintain even blood sugar · Fiber: keeps you full longer · Potassium: many people do not get enough of this heart healthy mineral What will you do with…
10 Tips for Dealing with Sugar Addiction
Sugar addiction is not your fault! Given our environment is flooded with foods containing added sugars and we are genetically predisposed to crave sweet foods; sugar addiction is almost inevitable. You may not even realize how much added sugar you are consuming each day because of food company’s clever ways of disguising it. Companies often use…
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…