Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Fruits contain nutrients that are essential for good health. Fruits are a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants to name a few. In addition, fruits are a great snack because they are low in calories, fat and sodium. Fruits can be purchased fresh, frozen,…
DetailsIt’s Move It Monday, what are you doing today to start off your week? Hopefully it isn’t the same exercise routine you did yesterday. One of the challenges to maintaining an exercise program is that we often get bored when performing the same routine. You are more likely to be successful at losing weight and…
DetailsNut Milks have been a popular food trend in the past 10 years. Nut milks are a great alternative to dairy for those living a vegan lifestyle or for those who are intolerant or allergic to lactose. A popular nut milk brand, Almond Breeze made by Blue Diamond is facing a $5 million class-action…
DetailsIn last week’s post of Wellness Wednesday I provided tips on how to practice portion control. Today I will highlight the different tools or cues that you can use to measure your portions for sustained weight loss. We live in a time where everything is super-sized. As a result we have become accustomed to large…
DetailsHere’s a little motivation to get you moving today. I absolutely love this!! It’s so creative and fun. Tracee Ellis Ross created this as a surprise tribute to her mother the incomparable Diana Ross. Here is what Tracee had to say on her blog traceeellisross.com regarding why she made this video: I decided to recreate…
DetailsStrength training, also known as weight training or resistance training should be part of your fitness routine. Many women shy away from strength because they fear that they may bulk up or look too masculine. The truth is that you would have to lift a significant amount of weight to bulk up to look like Dwayne Johnson, aka…
DetailsLosing weight can be challegening especially when we fail to control our portions. Here are some reasons we don’t control our portions: Lack of knowledge. You never learned proper serving size Habit or cultural, it ‘s just how you grew up eating. Lack of self-control. We live in a society where meals are super-sized. Emotional eating. When…
DetailsSo you’ve started an exercise program, so now what? Will you be able to keep the momentum going? In the last post of Move It Monday I outlined reasons why you should be motivated to exercise such as: weight management, improved sleep, increased energy, stress management and confidence building. Here are some tips to keep…
DetailsIt’s Sunday and the weekend is drawing to an end and the “Sunday Blues” are setting in as you know that tomorrow you will be back at work. Just thinking about your long commute to work, the unfriendly coworkers, the demanding boss, the work deadlines and the ever present office politics leaves you feeling frustrated,…
DetailsThe serving size, calories and the % daily value make up this piece on Part 7 of Know Your Nutrition Label. Did you know that the percent daily values listed on the food label is based on a 2,000 calorie diet? If you are trying to lose weight 2,000 calories per day may not work…
DetailsTurns out if you want to lose weight, dieting and exercise aren’t the only variables that you need to focus on. Are you getting enough sleep? That’s right sleep is a another variable other than healthy eating and exercise that will help you achieve your optimal weight. Our bodies produce two hormones that act on certain…
DetailsIt’s Move It Move Monday, are you motivated to get your week started by exercising? I’ve heard multiple excuses from patients as to why they don’t exercise. They give reasons such as not having enough time, to the gym is too far, to some have told me they don’t like to sweat or some readily…
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