Trans Fat and Brain Health
Trans fat is widely known as being one of the worst dietary fats. Created in processing to solidify oils, trans fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers your HDL (good) levels. This can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. But now, researchers have found yet another reason you should rid your diet of […]
4 Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday Season!
We all have stress in our lives; between school, work, families, and balancing that thing called life, it’s inevitable. Add long lines, searching for the perfect gifts, holiday parties, and visits from the in-law and it becomes exceedingly harder to handle. ‘Tis the season for holiday stress. With a little time management and taking some […]
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5 Holiday Weight Gain Myths
I’ll admit it, the 2009 holiday season was a tough one on my waistline. I attended THREE cookie parties within four days including one that I hosted. Then, just when I thought it was time to come down from my sugar shock, I get the call in January that it is time for me to […]
The Dangers of BPA
Baby, it’s getting cold outside. As the temperature starts to drop, nothing sounds better than food that will warm you from the inside, out. One popular choice is canned soup, as it’s fast, easy, and. of course, delicious. However, new research suggests that this could lead to some serious health consequences. You may have heard […]
12 Healthy Gift Ideas
The joy of the holiday season can be met with stress for many people who feel the pressure of buying the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones. It can be especially difficult buying for the person who seems like they already have everything. This year give the gift of health with one or more of […]
How to Manage Your Thanksgiving Calories
This time of year, eating healthy can be hard. Holiday parties and family get-togethers fill up the calendar, and resisting temptation can be very difficult. There’s also this holiday called Thanksgiving, where the purpose is to eat as much delicious food as you can in one sitting. Then, you eat the leftovers for a week. […]
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5 Thanksgiving Travel Tips
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, a very special time when families gather to share a meal and count their blessings. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year and anyone with children knows that whether you go by plane, train or automobile, the trip goes much easier with planning. Five tips to […]
Chew On This And Lose Weight!
When it comes to losing and maintaining weight over the long term we all know exercise is important but diet is also equally important if not more for some people. In today’s culture, with portions out of control, many of us have lost the ability to tune into our bodies in order to eat only […]
Trim Your Waistline & Protect Your Heart With a Pop
Popcorn is not only delicious but good for you as well! Plain popcorn has only 40 calories in one cup (popped) and it full of fiber which not only promotes good digestion but fills you up and keeps you satiated making you less likely to continue snacking. Because popcorn is a whole grain and consumption […]
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Halloween Candy Nutrition
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means the aisles are packed with bags upon bags of sweet, delicious candy. However, those candies can pack a big bite when it comes to calories; even the “fun” size servings aren’t always safe. Eating just a couple may not feel like a lot; but, in reality, […]
5 Tips for a Happier and Healthier Halloween
October means Halloween and autumn harvest parties at home, school and community organizations. With all those pumpkin muffins, candied apples and mini-chocolate bars in our lives, it can be a challenge to help the kids to eat healthy without asking them to miss out on the fun of the season. Here are five tips for […]
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10 Awesome Autumn Activities
The weather is changing to a cooler temperature, the leaves are turning colors to yellow, red and orange, and football season is upon us. This mean only one thing…..it is fall time! Autumn is great for doing activities outside, because it is not too hot or too cold. Since the weather is so comfortable, there […]
5 Ways for Moms to Create a Smooth Morning Routine with Kids
The fall season is here and that means a busy schedule of school, homework and after-school activities. As carefully as we plan our morning schedules at the start of the school year, in time we may find it hard to stay on track. But don’t give up! Here are five ways moms can maintain a […]
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Foodie Friday: Apples
Apple picking has to be one of my most favorite fall family activities – it gets us all outside and together, we get to pick our own fruits, and enjoy a great day at the farm. Plus, even if we end up picking a lot of apples, they’re a fruit that tends to keep longer […]
4 Ways to Get Your Whole Grains
According to research data that was recently published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Americans are not accepting whole grains into their diets. Less than 5% of Americans 19-50 years old reported eating at least 3 servings of whole grains each day, from surveys carried out between 1999-2004. The first thing that comes […]
3 Ways To Improve Your Eating Willpower
Sometimes, reaching those fitness goals is about working smarter, not harder. Since your environment is often stronger than your will, start with this area first. Taking tempting foods or behaviors out of the equation may be a huge steeping stone for you, and this may surprise you. Having appropriate portions of foods you truly desire […]
5 Tips to Eat Healthy on Vacation
With the kids out of school and warm weather outside, it’s time for some adventures! Many people stress about maintaining their healthy eating habits and active lifestyle on the road. When we’re on vacation, we just want to relax, enjoy time with family/friends and indulge. This may first appear as an equation for weight gain, […]
6 Keys to Smart Grocery Shopping
Does grocery shopping stress you out? Do you put it off until the last possible minute? Do you always spend more than you budget? Do you shop hungry and leave with more junk food in your cart? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may have a case of grocery store-itis. Make shopping fun […]
12 WORST Pesticide Containing Fruits and Vegetables!
If you follow my blog or have read my blog, the “Dirty Dozen” published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might sound familiar to you. They use data compiled by the USDA to create a list of the fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticides. An updated 2011 list was just published and apples […]
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What The Movie Theater Doesn’t Want You To Know!
How many calories are in a large buttered popcorn? a) 500 b) 800 c) 1,200 b) 1,400. The answer is at the end of the post. When we walk into the movie theater, we are bombarded with smells of nachos, popcorn and pretzels…and don’t forget the counters displaying candy, ice cream and soda! The FDA […]
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