Category: Metabolic Health

Flavored Vinegars Add Zest without Calories or Fat

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

Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds

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

My Brother COMPLETED the Hawaiian Ironman Race!

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!!!!

Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

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.

Sitting on Your Butt Leads to “Big Problems”

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

Top 7 Tips for Healthy Eating on the Run

“I am too busy to eat right”. Sound familar? I hear this all the time from my clients. Trying to fit in work, family, exercise, dating, spending time with friends, etc., can be a daunting task. When we eat on the run, we end up consuming too many processed foods, too much

Is Wine Low in Carbs?

Question from Joe: Excellent article on wine.  Are there any “low carb” wines?  After all they have light beers. Answer from Martha: Glad you enjoyed the wine article! You asked a good question. Many people assume that wine is high in carbs because it is made from grapes. However, in

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