Most of us have heard about the benefits of pomengranate juice. But how many of you have tried pomegranate seeds? These crunchy little seeds are delicious and nutritious! They’re low in calories, high in fiber and packed with antioxidants. I love it when they’re in season and I can find them
Want to know how to improve your health with just 2 tablespoons a day? If so, we have one word for you: Flaxseed. I’m sure most of you have heard about the health benefits of flaxseeds, and maybe have even bought a bag – but do you know what to do
Feeling shaky, lightheaded, anxious, irritable or have trouble concentrating? It could be from low blood sugar. Low blood, also called hypoglycemia, can be problematic for people with diabetes who take certain kinds of blood sugar lowering medications. But it can also occur in people who don’t have diabetes. Many people feel
I am a firm believer that in order to lose weight, you need to cut back on your caloric intake. But just abiding to the “calories in, calories out” train of thought can lead to not-so-healthy food choices. So this leads me to a question – when it comes to weight
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of my clients tell me they avoid wine due to the high sugar content. Wine is made from fruit, so it must high in sugar – right? So instead they choose hard liquor (i.e. vodka, scotch) instead of wine thinking it contains less sugar
Tired of the same old plain grilled fish or chicken? Looking for a way to jazz up your salads, marinades or dressings without adding fat, calories or sodium? Try adding a flavored vinegar! When many of us think of vinegar, we might think of the old standby, red wine vinegar. But think again. There are numerous vinegars on the market with flavors including fig, blueberry
For most of us, the word chia probably conjures up images of the small terracotta animals that sprout grass when watered—a cute pet maybe, but certainly not something we would consider adding to our afternoon snack regimen. Chia seeds—a relatively new food product appearing on the shelves of health food
For those of you who have been following my blog for the past week, you know that I’m in Hawaii to watch my brother Dustin compete in the Hawaiian Ironman race. Well, yesterday after a grueling 10 1/2 hours in the heat, sun and wind, he finished it – Yeah!!!!
Apple season is here! Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Maybe not, but they’re low in calories and loaded with nutrients. Apples are one of Americans favorite fruits. Take advantage of apple season and stock up on locally grown New York apples. Read more about apple nutrition and tips on how to incorporate them into your diet.
How many hours a day do you sit on your butt? Probably too many! We all know that sitting for long periods of time is not a good thing. A few months ago, I did a post that showed how sitting for long periods of time can activate enzymes that actually make
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