I love dining out at different restaurants, especially when I’m travelling for work – it’s a great way to explore new cities! However, restaurants can be tricky in terms of providing you with a delicious yet nutritionally balanced meal. It’s fine to enjoy a splurge once in a while, but if you’re heading out to […]
Adventure Boot Camp is Battling the Holiday Bulge!
This holiday season I have a bootcamp designed to help my campers avoid the holiday weight gain! It’s that time of year that schedules start getting crazy, shopping must get done which often results in poor eating habits and skipped workouts because you are working on your “to-do” list. If you want to head into […]
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Ham and Avocado Deviled Eggs
“Do you like green eggs and ham?” To answer “Sam-I-Am’s” question and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham, celebrity chefs and blogger, Michael Symon, Melissa d’Arabian, Jaden Hair, and I (okay, I’m so excited to be included in the same sentence with these folks!) created tasty new recipes inspired by the […]
10 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Your Oats
Oatmeal is one of my all-time year-round favorite breakfasts, as it is so incredibly versatile! Think of oats as a ‘blank slate’ and add whatever flavors you have available to you in your kitchen. Having oatmeal for breakfast allows you to get a serving in of whole grains, as well as potentially servings of fruits […]
Foodie Friday: Squash
With the colder weather approaching, it’s time to shift our diets to take advantage of the seasonal vegetables – like squash! They are a great source of vitamin A, and a very good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. Their tough exterior means they keep well for some time and the flesh is […]
Pumpkin Power
It’s the season for pumpkins! If your family likes to carve them, bake with them, or use them for decorations you can still reap the benefits of the bright orange pumpkin. First, some facts about pumpkins: Pumpkins are actually a squash in the same family as cucumbers. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used in […]
How to Choose Healthy Sushi
Sushi has become quite a popular food trend in the US. It’s hard to go a few blocks in any area without seeing a sushi restaurant, usually packed on Friday and Saturday nights with diners and busy with takeout orders throughout the week. Many like to go for sushi before a night out and drinking, […]
Foodie Friday: Pomegranates
Pomegranates are in prime ripeness in early fall so, Foodie Friday this week is all about the Pomegranate. As a unique fruit, we don’t eat the outside peel, or even the inside, but the juicy pop-in-your mouth seeds with a tangy, sweet flavor are irresistible if you’re the type that enjoys when fruit “pops” in […]
Want to Lose Fat? Take Stairs Says Study!
Whether it’s the parent who steps into the first floor of the office building, the teenager who enters the ground level of the mall, or the traveler who opens the door to the hotel lobby – everyone is given a choice: the elevator or the stairs? If you’re like many people not fueled up on […]
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Four Favorite Fall-Time Foods
The weather is changing and the leaves are changing! This means fall-time has once again come upon us. There are many things to look forward to fall-time like football, tailgating and Halloween. One of the other things to look for in fall-time is the wonderful variety of fall foods! Add variety to your diet with […]
Beat the BLOAT: 6 Foods to Avoid
Nothings worse than feeling bloated right before you head out for the night. You can do your hair and make-up, wear nice clothes, and splash on some perfume or cologne, but if you feel and look swollen- that’s all you’ll be thinking about the entire night. Not only is bloating uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, […]
Diet Quiz III
Back by popular demand, here is Diet Quit III. Lots of nutrition misinformation exists today so test your nutrition IQ below – myth or truth? Also check out Diet Quiz Part I and Diet Quiz Part II. Always shop the perimeter for the healthiest food. Myth. While I’m certainly not disagreeing that fresh fruits, vegetables, […]
5 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Levels
We all have stress in our lives but we can apply some simple strategies to reduce our stress. Here are my top ways 1. Establish priorities and stick with them. If you are aware of your priorities, you will most likely be more content. This may mean saying more “no’s” in your life than you […]
Foodie Friday: Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a favorite at our house, and perhaps one of the only vegetables to come in so many different colours – red, green, yellow, orange, and even purple! I love their versatility, which allows me to use them in so many different meals, as well as their nutritious value. In fact, did you […]
Get Fit with Resistance Bands
Have you heard of resistance bands? I love these resistance bands, because the most fantastic benefit is their simplicity! They are easy to use. They are very light and portable. This makes it easy to do exercises with these almost anywhere. One band can be used for many different exercises. They are very inexpensive. The […]
5 Common Triggers to Overeating
Ever have a long day at work and get in a fight with you mom that makes you want to run home and find comfort? Do you have a list of “comfort” foods on stow-away just for such an occasion? Warm chocolate-chip cookies, macaroni and cheese or a big bag of ruffles? Although your emotions […]
5 Fun Foodie Things to Do in Fall
As the leaves begin to change colors and the temperature slowly starts to decline, that can only mean one thing – FALL has arrived! Time to trade in our short shorts and summer drinks for pants, zip-ups and of course Autumn’s fabulous fruits and veggies now at their peak! To stay fit, healthy, and enjoy […]
4 Diet Myths Debunked
Below are some of the most common diet myths I hear. Diet Myth #1: You must eat low-carb to lose weight. Facts: Be weary of any diets that eliminate food groups, or entire macronutrients like carbohydrates. Fad diets are exactly how they sound: initially embraced enthusiastically, but do not last long. These diets are often […]
Are You Really Hungry? Physical vs. Emotional Hunger
Being aware of your hunger types can be very beneficial for someone trying to lose weight. When you are more aware on whether your hunger is physiological/physical or psychological/emotional, then you can be in more control, by learning the triggers. This will allow you to set an action plan to stop emotional eating in the […]
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4 Ways to Become a Mindful Eater
We’ve all been there. A few extra bites here, a couple of sips there, another quick handful, scoop, or lick – and before you know it, the whole bag of chips, pint of ice-cream, bottle of soda, or food on your plate is gone! Completely Eaten! And usually without you noticing until there’s no more […]
