One of the most common goals set in January is weight loss. If you are like myself, you dread the large number of people that join the gym on January first. But here is a little secret I’d like to share - while there is no magic weight loss wonder food or pill, there are foods that can help with weight loss. Hands down, my favorite “weight loss secret ingredient” is - fiber - and for that reason I’m starting off the New Year talking about fiber! Read on to learn just how fiber helps in weight loss, how you can eat more to lose more and a few of my favorite fiber packed foods. What is … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Savor Food This Holiday Season
Take some of the stress out of the holiday season and allow yourself to savor life, and the foods you love! 1. Simplify. Are you always asking yourself “What should I be eating?” Michael Pollan in his book, In Defense of Food, gave an excellent answer to this exact question: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” When he talks about food he is referring to the food our grandparents raised, harvested, and made. 2. Slow down. The holiday season is a busy one, but just as we find ourselves preaching to our children “remember the real reason for the season”, we may need to remind … [Read more...]
Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter Recipe
Treat yourself with a cup of Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter, a mood-boosting, energy-enhancing wonder drink. This latte is perfect as an afternoon spicy pick-me-up or chilled for pre/post exercise drink. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of black pepper 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon almond butter Preparation: Add almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper to a stovetop pan. Heat on low for 3 … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Soup
During the busy holiday season, keep a pot of this Butternut Squash Soup on hand for a quick and healthy meal to share with family and friends. Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/4 pounds) Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger - optional 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 3 cups chicken broth 1-2 cups water, as needed Low-fat sour cream for garnish Salt and Pepper (to taste) Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Arrange the … [Read more...]
HALT for the Holidays
With the holiday season approaching, I want to inspire you to HALT before you dig into the holiday goodies! Read more to learn what HALT means and how it can help you maintain a healthy weight while still enjoying your favorite foods. HALT is an acronym that can help you discover WHY you are about to eat. It stands for: H - Hungry A - Angry or Anxious L - Lonely T - Tired HALT is a tool to help enhance your ability to check in with your emotional and physical state and help prevent mindless eating. Before digging into that plate of cookies, snacking on more candied pecans, … [Read more...]
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