Have you thought about how to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal while consuming fewer calories? Try these recipe substitutions. It is possible—and you won’t even feel deprived. In addition, you’ll have more energy and feel good. Now is the time to make a plan so that gives you the outcome that you want. The good news is that you have lots of choices: 1. Eat all the traditional foods and recipes that are your favorites. The key, watch your portions. Slow down and enjoy every bite while having just one plate of food. 2. Try “lighter” recipes. My favorite sweet potato recipe comes from … [Read more...]
“They” said you shouldn’t eat this stuff? “They” are wrong.
Lets talk about another misconception. “They” said you shouldn’t eat this stuff…”They” are wrong! “I gave up potatoes. I love them but I know they’re fattening. Sure do miss them.” I’ve been hearing this for years. Potatoes are so misunderstood. Let’s shine some light on one of my favorite foods. But first, let’s talk about the word “fattening”. I’ve heard this for as long as I can remember. But it doesn’t make sense. Foods are never “fattening.” Some are high in fat, some high in sugar, and some high in calories, but that still does not make them “fattening”. Your body stores excess … [Read more...]
How to Protect your Heart and Kidneys by Lowering your Sodium
Learn how to lower your sodium intake to protect your heart and kidneys. People tell me they watch their sodium intake but I have found they don’t really know what that means. Sodium numbers are on food labels but what’s a good number? Some health-conscious people cut out healthy foods because the number sounds high. Would you eat something that has 270 mg of sodium? How about 480 mg? Do you eat out? Have you ever gone online to see the sodium contents of your meal at a chain restaurant? Today I want to help make decreasing your sodium easier. First, the reason: The vast majority of … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating, Are you Cutting out the Wrong Foods?
Are you Cutting out the Wrong Foods? “I know I need to get rid of rice and bread.” “I’ve cut out pasta so far.” “I really miss eating raisin bran but I’ve avoided it for 2 weeks.” These are things I’ve heard lately. My immediate thought …”I’m so glad I can work with you.” There is no valid reason to eliminate these favorite foods. Actually, you should add them back! I understand the confusion. All the fad diets for the past 20 years have been bashing carbohydrates. According to “Business Wire” the United States weight loss and diet control market is now worth a record $72 billion. … [Read more...]
How to Incorporate Snacking into your Meal Plan the Right Way
You may have heard it's best to eat five or six times a day. For some this works well but it isn’t for everyone, some choose to incorporating snacking into their meal plan. Today I’ll share who should have a snack and what they should have. I’ll also talk about how snacking can keep you from meeting your health goals. It isn't true that there is only one way to eat properly. For some folks three meals a day with no snacks in-between works fine. Some people prefer three meals because they: Don’t want to be bothered with eating every few hours May be busy and not have time May … [Read more...]
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