7 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick Over the Holidays
The holidays are a time for family: sharing gifts, catching up with relatives seen only once a year and sharing family stories from the year, sharing big feasts, and sharing laughs. But germs are not a thing anyone wants to share during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. A cold, or worse food poisoning […]
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3 Keys to Avoid Holiday Stress
The holidays can be an extremely busy and stressful time! Here are some tips to manage and avoid stress traps and pitfalls. 1. Remain positive and try to see the bigger picture. Whether you are in a disagreement with a friend or relative, or simply at a crossroads with a tough decision, maintaining perspective on […]
Foodie Friday: Pumpkin
The holidays are known for delicious smells! Everywhere you go, there is something fragrant cooking or a yummy candle burning. A familiar spice that finds its way to your nose is actually a fruit! Pumpkin. They come in many shapes and colors and can be used in a variety of creative ways. The little green […]
The Slow Cooker: a Kitchen Essential!
Would you love to cook more and save money? Do you sometimes not know what to do with leftovers? Do you constantly throw out veggies that have sat in your fridge and gone bad? Do you want to prepare healthy home-cooked meals quickly? If you’ve answered YES to any of the above questions don’t worry […]
Keys to Maintaining Your Workout Routine
Experts say that there are three motivating factors to maintaining exercise, based on each person’s needs; there is a competitive component, a companionship component, and an autonomy component. Depending on your style and personality, each of these needs has to be met to a certain capacity. What motivates you the most? Here are some tips […]
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Burn Fat on Black Friday!
Black Friday is here! This means a lot of shopping and great prices. Traditionally Black Friday is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Do not let Black Friday also become a tradition for the beginning of holiday overeating habits. After Thanksgiving it may be hard to stop overeating, and you might find yourself in a […]
4 Ways to GIVE on Thanksgiving
Did you know that Feeding America’s network of food banks serves 37 million Americans every year? Or that the number of children served by the Feeding America network has increased by 50% since 2006? The statistics are sobering: 1 in 6 Americans are at risk for hunger. Food insecurity is an issue year-round, but is […]
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas for 2010
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating and being thankful for what is most important in life, family and friends. Treat your family and friends this year to a healthy Thanksgiving; they deserve the best! Take time to think about the ingredients you are putting in your dishes. The average american adult eats about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving […]
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5 Tips to Tackling Turkey Day in a Healthier Way
Thanksgiving…it is one of the most enjoyable times of the year when we get to eat, drink and be merry. Unfortunately, for many, this can be one of the most stressful events, too. How can we enjoy the celebration without worrying about over-eating? Food is an important aspect of this holiday and celebrating traditions. Try […]
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Foodie Friday: Black Rice
We know of the common white rice and brown rice but black rice? This rice from Asia is not really black but more of a deep purple. It has been commonly used as a condiment or dressing and sometimes used as a decoration for desserts. Black rice has many important nutrients such as iron, and […]
4 Must-Follow Holiday Nutrition Travel Tips
The holidays are quickly approaching, and many people will be traveling as a part of the holiday season. Traveling can be quite the ordeal; depending on where you go, the body has to adjust to being in a new environment, which includes eating foods you may not be accustomed to, sleeping in a bed you […]
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8 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays AND Avoid Weight Gain
One of the most enjoyable parts of social events and holidays is the delicious and exciting food. But, if you are trying to be a smart and healthy eater, it can also be one of the most stressful parts. How can you enjoy these events and this great food without the added pounds and added […]
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How to Calculate Your Body’s Water Needs!
Everyone seems to know the importance of drinking water in the summer time when it is very hot, but it is also important to get enough water in the winter time, when you are less likely to feel thirsty. Frostbite isn’t the only thing to be afraid of in the winter! Two-thirds of your body […]
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5 Nutrition Tricks for Dining Out
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, […]
