Posts Tagged ‘fiber’
Constipation Relief: 15 Evidence-Based Strategies That Work
Constipation is no fun. The bloating and abdominal discomfort that often come with it can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. It is also something many people feel awkward talking about, even though most of us have experienced it at some point. In fact, constipation affects an estimated 8 to 12 percent of adults, making it…
Read More5 Foods That May Help Support Healthy Blood Sugar
If you’ve been told your blood sugar is high, you probably started thinking about all the foods you need to cut out. Sugar. Bread. Pasta. Dessert. But there’s another way to think about it. Instead of focusing only on what to avoid, it can be just as helpful to think about what foods you can…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Metabolic Health
Metabolic health is a hot topic. You’ve probably seen headlines about metabolism, blood sugar, or “metabolic resets.” But if you’re still wondering what it actually means, and why it matters, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into energy. It powers everything from…
Read MoreHow to Make Veggies Less Boring
We know vegetables are the healthiest foods you can eat, but most of us don’t eat enough of them. If the thought of eating plain old steamed broccoli or green beans turns you off to eating vegetables, you aren’t alone. BORING! And the really tasty vegetable dishes like eggplant parmesan, broccoli in cheese sauce or…
Read MoreAre Açaí Bowls Healthy?
Açaí Bowls are the rage these days. Take a walk down the streets of Manhattan and see girls in their lululemon outfits flocking to local acai bowl and smoothie joints. These bowls are promoted as the new health food – gluten free, vegan, and anti-aging. So what the heck are they all about? As a…
Read MoreHow to Build a Healthy Smoothie
Smoothies can be a quick meal or snack on the go. And with the temps hitting 90 degrees, they can be so refreshing. And they can definitely be a healthy choice … or they can be a calorie and sugar bomb! For example, Juice Generation’s Mr. Greengenes smoothie has 51 grams of carbs and 240 calories…
Read MoreHeart Health Nutrition Tips for Go Red for Women
Get your red outfit out! The first Friday of every February is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Heart disease kills approximately one woman every 60 seconds. I bet most of you didn’t know that. We’re too busy juggling work, family and social obligations to think about our…
Read MoreFiber and Heart Health
What do you think about when you hear the word FIBER? Probably your gastrointestinal tract! While fiber does help keep you “regular”, it also plays a major role in cardiovascular health, diabetes and weight management. Since heart health has been in the news a lot lately with the “eggs are no longer bad” stories, I…
Read More7 Sneaky Reasons Why You’re Gaining Weight
You eat a healthy diet, avoid junk foods and workout several times a week … yet the scale continues to creep up. I hear this all the time in my private practice. Most of my clients are pretty savvy when it comes to nutrition. So what’s the deal? I may have some answers. Here are…
Read MoreDoes Your Energy Bar Give You Gas?
You try to do the right thing by eating something before exercising. We all know a car doesn’t run on an empty tank. So to put “gas in your tank”, you grab an energy bar. But soon after eating it, you have gas alright – but not the kind you wanted! Your stomach is soon…
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