When we commit ourselves to eating healthier, a list of our favorite foods may automatically appear that we believe we should eliminated from our diet. Which explains why when cravings appear, those foods are often the first ones we want! With some easy adjustments, it’s possible to have your favorites and eat healthy, too! Here’s […]
Over the last several years there have been various reports regarding the dangerous side effects related to the usage of benzocaine products and just this April the FDA posted a caution to healthcare providers and patients that some individuals using benzocaine, which can be found in over the counter gels and liquids, have experienced Methemoglobinemia, […]
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I’m thrilled to announce some great news from one of my favorite restaurants to work with over the past couple months: Bonefish Grill! I love going there for lunch with clients, Girls Night Out, Date Night with hubby, and also dinner out with my entire family (Hubby + 2 kids). Did you know May is […]
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It’s Cinco de Mayo and I have some great resources to help you have YOUR BEST Cinco de Mayo ever! First, below are two of my favorite recipes! For more options and party ideas visit Avocado Centrol. Guacamole Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 3 high quality avocados (Hass) 1 lemon, juiced 1 tomato, diced 3 cloves […]
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The term “Organic” is a generic term used by manufacturers who meet organic standards determined by the USDA. Some general meanings of organic include “of living things” and “derived naturally” although for some organic products those meanings can be highly inaccurate. As long as a hen is fed organic feed her eggs can be labeled […]
Teflon, once called the housewife’s best friend by DuPont, is a synthetic polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that gives pan their non-stick coating. While avoiding stuck on food and hard to clean pans sounds like a positive thing, it should be noted that when Teflon pans are used incorrectly they can emit 15 different toxic gases. One […]
The presence of dyes in our food supply has become a hot topic of late. Food dyes were first questioned in the 1970s by a pediatrician who claimed to link their consumption with hyperactive behavior. Since then, we seem to have more questions than answers. For some background, food dyes are added for aesthetic purposes and […]
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With swimsuit season right around the corner you may be one of the many people that would like to shed some unwanted winter pounds. Protein can help you accomplish that weight loss goal! I typically recommend about 0.7-0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So if you weight 150lbs, you would require approximately […]
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If you are an iPhone user you probably know that when it comes to exercise and diet, “there is an app for that!” –10,000 apps to be exact. It would be a cumbersome task to weed through so many applications to find the most effective one so fortunately for you the research has already been done. […]
We’re talking about EGGS! The USDA recently completed nutrition analysis from twelve different egg sources. Results showed eggs were 14% lower in cholesterol than the last testing that was completed in 2002! This means one large egg has 185 mg of cholesterol. The test also showed vitamin D levels increased by 64% to 41 IU. […]
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Spring is here and seasonal fruits and vegetables are entering a farmers’ market or a grocer near you! If you tend to buy frozen foods, try buying fresh for a week. Try these springtime foods to add some freshness to your diet! Fruit Cherimoya: Part of the custard apple family, cherimoyas have white flesh and […]
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because modest exposure to sunlight, as little a ten minutes per day, is usually sufficient for most people’s bodies to produce their own vitamin D, however; recent studies show many of us are not getting enough exposure do to inability or unwillingness to get outdoors as well […]
There is a lot of misleading nutrition information about simple carbohydrates, also known as sugar, and as a result some people avoid foods that contain this nutrient. The reality is that simple sugars are absolutely necessary for the body to function properly. Glucose, a simple sugar, is the brain’s preferred source of fuel and adequate […]
When you skin starts to become dry or break out, you most likely run to the pharmacy and grab the latest moisturizer or anti-aging cream. Seldom do we stop and think that our diet may be contributing to our skin issues. While there is no magic cure for perfect skin, the following foods do promote […]
When trying to lose weight or even just adopt a healthier lifestyle, it can be extremely challenging to cook, buy food, or eat with others who do not share your same nutrition values. Try following these five tips to help keep your family or friends happy while maintaining your weight loss or lifestyle changes. Informers […]
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Hurry up! Time is running out – you don’t want to miss the chance to enjoy the oh so sweet, naturally juicy, and refreshing taste of Clementines. They are only in season until the end of February (that’s this month!). This delightful citrus fruit is definitely hands down a cuter version of the everyday orange, […]
If you’re anything like me, you prefer fresh food over packaged. You’ll easily bite into a fresh ripe peach over a canned peach any day. Most people associate eating fresh, local produce with the summer and fall months as farmers markets seem to be everywhere you go. But what do you do in the winter? […]
It is midday and you are craving that caffeine boost to get you through the rest of the day so you decide to reach for what most believe to be a non-offensive option, diet soda. Diet sodas often contain sugar substitutes such as sucralose, aspartame or acesulfame potassium to give it its sweet taste, but because […]
Who says baking can’t be part of a healthy diet? If you’re just like me, you love the smell, warmth, and of course the taste of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and banana bread. But what about all those calories and saturated fat? Not to worry! With these healthy makeovers you can enjoy your favorite […]
This weight loss strategy costs you nothing, involves zero dieting, and requires no physical exercise. Perplexed? It is simple—eat at home. In 2010, it was reported that 50% of meals were eaten away from home. Typically foods consumed at home contain 31.5% of calories from fat compared to food eaten outside of the home which […]
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