Instead of starting another diet this year, or doing nothing since you've come to the conclusion that diets don't work, how about changing your environment to get to a healthy weight in the New Year? Dr. Brian Wansink of Cornell's Food and Brand Lab studies the psychology behind why and what we eat. Research shows that we don't really know why we do what we do. He says the average person makes 200 food choices a day, but is aware of about 15. His research is fascinating. He did a study on taste where he told subjects they were going to judge strawberry yogurt and there were 2 containers of … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies but Not Eat Too Many
Even when you have diabetes, you can enjoy Christmas cookies. The challenge is not eating too many. Here are Tips for not eating too many cookies. I've been making Christmas cookies ever since I was a young teen. In the early days my sister and I would make cutouts and decorate them with Mom's help. Over the years we would add other types of cookies to the yearly tradition. We had an active family of 8 and it was impossible to eat too many cookies back then. When I had my own daughter I was so excited to pass on the tradition of baking Christmas cookies. I had Norman Rockwell images … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Health-Conscious People
As I was cooking this week, I thought you might like some Health-Conscious holiday gift ideas from your favorite dietitian (if I’m not your favorite dietitian, I sure want to be). An additional benefit to my search for living a better life is finding more ways to help my clients. Good news! I have found some real gems. You, or someone you know, might like these Health-Conscious gifts too. Kitchen Products My mother gave me kitchen items for Christmas when I was starting out on my own. I still have many of them and think of her with love when I pull them out. You can’t beat good products … [Read more...]
Tips for Enjoying Healthy Holidays and Feeling Good!
Your holidays are probably in full swing by now. It's easy to just "go with it" and overeat--after all it's the holidays. But how will you feel? Most people don't feel good about themselves when they overindulge. And when you have diabetes, you can feel even worse when your blood sugar is out of control. Here are my tips for enjoying the holidays and feeling good! 1. Look at a calendar and circle the days that you have a special event. Most people have something special to go to 5-6 times during the holidays. The rest of the days stick to your usual schedule as much as possible. Having … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving with Energy and Confidence
If you are working to manage your weight or diabetes Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a dietary disaster. You can have a successful and pleasurable Thanksgiving Day with a little planning. It is possible to eat well, be happy, and not feel deprived. Here are 7 tips to enjoy your Thanksgiving Day: 1. Take time to be thankful for the gift of another day. Take a moment to marvel at all your body does for you. Pay attention to your breathing. Consider how your amazing body supports you through all the activities of your life. Even if you are struggling with physical limitations, think of all … [Read more...]
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