In our blog, you will find snack and meal examples, diet tips and general encouragement.
Flavor can be added to foods using herbs and spices, but many times we forget this. Do you find yourself using the same seasonings all the time? Adding different seasonings to foods can be easy and tasty! Using more herbs and spices allows for a way to enhance the flavor of food while using less salt and can be very …
Decreasing sodium is a major overhaul. I still remember the countless faces that I made when trying to eat lower sodium foods and that was nearly 35 years ago. Never realizing how hard this would be, I thought just get foods marked lower sodium. Wrong! They were awful! When I began my venture with eating less sodium, I was putting …
Too much salt can leave a person with several complaints that are not always recognized as being from excessive salt intake. You may notice: A bloated abdomen Swollen feet and hands; shoes that normally fit very well are too tight You may not be able to remove your rings or make a tight fist with your hands You’re in a …
You made your resolution to lose weight once and for all in 2018 and that can change quickly as a hectic schedule seems to take over your life and logical thinking. Sometimes the immediate thought, is that you just can’t do this, well that is not the case at all. Many times, the issue is that you just set yourself …
This can be a very fun time of year and it can also be filled with stress causing our immune systems to weaken which can cause us to become sick. I used to think that this is because it was cold and flu season. But I have learned that there is more to us getting sick, than that. During this …
Sometimes, when I am eating, my meal gets noticed and I am asked if I am vegan. My reply, “No, I am not even vegetarian”. What? A confused look always follows. I don’t do this to confuse anyone, I am just stating a fact and one that could use some clarification. Three terms that I hear being used frequently are …
Water can be dressed up several different ways to change the flavor and to be cool and refreshing. This clear beverage can help you stay hydrated and it doesn’t supply calories. With more than half of our body weight coming from water, we have to have it for optimal health. If we are not having enough liquid throughout the day, we …
As I go walking along one of my normal paths, I am passed by folks I have not seen before. They may be dressed in what I recognize as new workout clothing as well as a nice looking brand new pair of shoes! I used to think that I would be seeing more of them, but then one day, I …
Eating healthy fats and limiting foods that are high in saturated fats is a way that we can have a healthier heart and decrease our chances of getting heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women so knowing these foods can be beneficial. Healthy fats are found in: Avocados Fish, especially with omega 3 …
Beans can cause gas, but there are things you can do to help decrease this with a few tips. When I discuss eating beans with clients, the response that I get is that they don’t eat beans because of all the gas they can cause. If you have that same reason, then you should know this about beans. They contain …
