Looking for a quick, portable snack idea? Trail mix is ideal to beat those sugar cravings and give you a healthy boost of energy in the afternoon. A great balance of sweet and salty, with a nice protein boost – it really is an ideal snack and so easy to make at home. All you…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Tip of the Week
Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
I often hear that one of the biggest challenges people face when trying to eat healthy is the cost. Quite simply, it is more expensive to eat higher quality food. Unfortunately, we live in a society where food is not a priority for most and we subsidize industries who do not have our health as…
Back to School: Vitamin D
Regardless of your age or whether you have school aged children, this time of year signifies back to school and the on-set of fall. It is peak harvest time in many areas and a perfect time to introduce you and your family to new foods and a new outlook on healthy eating. Take a trip…
Meal Planning
My friend and former nutrition classmate, Stephanie Vuolo just published the best article on meal planning – 26 tips to help you get dinner on the table every night. A few of my favorites are: 7. Visit the farmers’ market for inspiration. Buying fruits and vegetables that are in season and available locally gives your menu…
Naturally detoxifying foods
Our bodies are under a constant barrage of distress – we breathe in pollution, we are exposed to chemicals in our homes and our personal and home cleaning products, its in our gasoline and in the foods we consume. The world we live in is a pretty toxic place and over time, this can place…
A healthy gut
Did you know that 70% of your immune system is found in your digestive tract? If you suffer from regular heartburn, indigestion or bloating, chances are something is amiss. Rather than take a pill that masks the symptoms, consider that your body is telling you something is wrong – you are eating the wrong things,…
Staying hydrated: it takes more than H2O
During times of excess heat or heavy exercise our bodies lose fluid through our sweat glands. It is important that we replace it to avoid dehydration. But have you ever tasted sweaty skin? Did you notice that it tastes salty? That’s because, in addition to losing water, we are losing valuable electrolytes – comprised of…
Snacks
Find yourself craving junk food during a busy day? Keep nuts and fruit (fresh or dried) around just in case the urge strikes. Pack up some snack bags with carrots & celery to keep on hand. Plan to assemble your snacks weekly so that you are not stuck during busy times.
Eating with the Seasons
At the peak of summer, its easy to eat what’s fresh and available – the markets abound with tomatoes, melons, berries, salad greens and stone fruit. Sometimes, this abundance gives us a false sense of what’s truly in season the rest of the year. By eating local and in-season, we eat produce at the peak…
Berries part two
Perusing Diabetes Forecast magazine and they discussed a new study that shows that berries help slow cognitive decline in aging. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of the flavonoids (specifically anthocyanidins). So just in case you needed one more reason to pour yourself a bowl.