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Protein plays a big part in our healthy eating habits.  Have you been to the store lately?  They no more took the Valentine’s Day candy off the shelves and put up the Easter candy.  With the spring fling of sugary treats we’re encouraged to commemorate the holiday with, give yourself the treat of a healthy [...]

Do you know that certain types of fats are better choices than others in terms of keeping your heart healthy?  Now there’s even more good news…scientists now know that when people use healthier fats instead of the less desirable fats, they lower their total body fat and burn more calories after a meal.  Here’s the [...]

Food rules can be so limiting and restrictive.  No wonder diet programs only work temporarily.  You can create your own diet program through working with a weight loss coach.  Here’s some food rules to ignore: Eat at the same time every day: Huh??!!  Listen to your body and its hunger cues.  Eat when you’re hungry [...]

Of all the equipment or machines you will ever use, there is none more important or requiring more careful maintenance than your own body.  Your body is miraculous yet you must treat it with care and proper maintenance.  Would you drive your car without oil, good tires, and regular maintenance and expect to obtain high performance?  [...]

Deciphering the information on food labels can be tricky.   With marketing strategies designed to grab our dollars in purchasing products, knowledge is power.  Power for your weight loss and health. Here is important information to assist you in quickly identifying what you’re getting (or not getting) when you buy a product: Calorie Free = Less [...]

It’s important to eat a lunch that is high in protein.  If you find yourself getting into a lunch rut, here are some protein-rich meals you can try for a change of pace to lunch routine: *An omelette.  If you want a lower fat version, use egg whites only (such as Egg Beaters).  Fill it [...]

Because a food item is labeled as “health food” or “healthy” does that make it so?  One of my clients was at a plateau for a number of weeks and was getting progressively frustrated.  After working as her weight loss coach, we discussed the consumption of “health food” and misleading labeling.  An item that is fat [...]

When reading food labels, sugar is sugar, right?  No.  Sugar has lots of relatives that still are recognized by our body as sugar.  Sugar comes in many forms so make sure to read nutritional labels carefully.  The first ingredient listed is the largest.  These terms are all the same as sugar:  sucrose, dextrose, maltose, brown [...]

Your body will tell you what it needs in the form of cravings. The key is to develop an internal “ear” and listen for your body’s nutritional signals, while learning to ignore the orders old habits try to give. Most of us have lost or ignored those natural tiny signals long ago because our habits “speak” [...]

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us have our holiday comfort foods that we enjoy.  Comfort foods allow us to recall the memories, experiences, and feelings spent at the holidays with those we love.  I found this article that I thought was timely and helpful so I’m sharing with you.  Enjoy! All [...]