Ida Keeling is a 100 year old female who became an internet sensation last week after she became the oldest woman to complete a 100-meter race at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Her fitness journey began at the mere age of 67 and she has been going strong since. If she can do what she…
Greek yogurt has become a popular food choice. There are dozens of brands to choose from. It can be a dizzying experience trying to decide which greek yogurt is the best. Before going over what to look for in greek yogurt, it’s important to know what greek yogurt actually is. Regular yogurt is made…
In Part 3 of Making Healthy Eating Choices When Dining Out we will focus on portion control. Here are some suggestions to help with portion control: 1. Choose from the appetizer menu as your main dish. 2. Make your main dish a mixed-green-salad with vegetables and lean protein. Opt for lean cuts of meat, chicken…
Dining out often entails indulging in a 3 to 4 course meal: appetizer, main dish and dessert. Last week we talked about drinking water or unsweetened tea when dining out to avoid excess calories. Today’s wellness tip, I encourage you to avoid the bread basket and appetizer by ordering a salad before your main course. Request…
Dining out is a fun experience, especially when in good company. Unfortunately, when dining out we all have the tendency to over indulge and consume more calories than we would normally. If you are trying to lose or maintain your weight, dining out can pose a serious challenge. One sure fire way to cut back…
You’ve started out the new year eating healthy and one of the ways you are accomplishing your goal is by preparing healthy meals ahead of time. But are you following proper cooking, food storage, thawing and reheating techniques? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers great tips on cooking, storing, thawing and reheating leftovers.…
Cut back on salt, butter and vegetable oil by adding flavor with spices. Meals are made flavorful by adding various spices. You don’t have to fry your food or saturate your meals with salt, butter and vegetable oil to make a meal savory. Experiment with various spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. My absolute favorite spices…
Women are natural givers. We are constantly giving of ourselves to others. If you are a mother, you know this all too well. Whether you are a single-mother, a working-mom or a stay-at-home mom, you are busy juggling your children, your spouse, your ailing parents, your job and your home. One of the more common…
The new year offers an opportunity to reflect on how far you have come and where you want to be this time next year. Many of us are making resolutions. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute (SBRI) the top 10 New Year’s resolutions are: Lose Weight Getting organized Spend Less, Save More Enjoy Life to…
Quick Tip–Eat smaller meals if you feel sluggish and have low energy. Consuming a large meal can make you feel sluggish. The sudden raise and fall in your blood sugar after eating a heavy, carb-laden meal will leave you feeling sluggish and depleted. To avoid the crash and burn feeling after eating a heavy meal,…
