Posts Tagged ‘wine’
What to Eat if You Have Prediabetes
You get a call from your doctor telling you your sugar is a little high on your blood test. You don’t have diabetes but will need to watch it. You’re told to cut out sugar, bread and pasta. But now you are in a panic because you don’t know what to eat. Carbs are everywhere!…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Alcohol and PCOS
updated 11.7.18 One of my followers on my PCOS facebook page recently asked me my thoughts on alcohol and PCOS. As we enter into the holiday season, I thought this would be an appropriate topic to blog about. Whether your holiday plans meeting friends/family for dinner, throwing a party, or just chilling at home, chances…
Read MoreShould You Drink Wine for the Health Benefits?
Americans love miracle pills and superfoods. Anything to make us slimmer, stronger, younger and healthier. We’ve all heard about the health benefits of red wine. What could be better than this – something that tastes good is actually good for us! Substances found in red wine have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, increased lifespan,…
Read More20 Tips to Help Your Sweetie Lose Weight
Your hubbie always wore a size 34 pants but lately its been a size 38. Working long hours, business dinners, and no time for the gym have taken a toll on his weight. Or maybe your wife has taken to wearing leggings and loose dresses … because her other clothes no longer fit. With Valentine’s Day…
Read MoreDo You Get Hungry after Drinking?
It happened again last night … my “post cocktail munchie syndrome”. I met a friend for dinner and of course, a few drinks (two to be exact). We ate a lot of sushi and sashimi and I was full. But somehow after walking 10 blocks home, I found myself starving (or so I thought) 30…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Food to Get You in the Mood
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering if there are any foods to get in you “in the mood”. We often hear that certain foods, such as oysters and chocolate, have aphrodiasiac qualities. The question is – do these foods actually get you in the mood? Read on to find out these answers and check out my…
Read MoreLose Weight … Discreetly
Portion sizes play a major role in our weight. Many restaurants serve jumbo portions – but what about your portions at home? I bet many of you are eating more than you think! An extra ounce of protein or few bites of rice can make a difference long term in your weight. And who wants…
Read MoreControl Booze to Slim Down
Are your nights filled with social and business commitments? Business dinner Tuesday night. Drinks after work Wednesday night with the girls. Match.com date Thursday night. Dinner (and drinks) with another date Saturday night. Brunch with a mimosa or two on Sunday. What do all these events have in common? Alcohol! You’re careful with what you…
Read MoreIs “Match.com” Causing You to Gain Weight?
You are on your 4th match.com date this week. It’s your third month on match and you still haven’t found your “match”. But you are quite determined … after all, they guarantee you’ll meet your match! While you haven’t found the man of your dreams, you have found that your pants are getting quite tight and your thighs…
Read MoreBeware of Those Sneaky Calories
You’re having trouble losing weight but just can’t understand why. You eat many of your meals out – but are really careful with what you chose. So you think! The problem with eating out is that we always don’t know what is in the food. It is great that several cities, including NYC, have posted calories…
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