Want to Improve your Heart Health? Switch Fats! I love to simplify healthy eating for a healthy heart. As this is Heart Month, I decided to share some easy “tweaks” to your diet that you can make to help protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. What better time to learn how to alter your fat intake to improve your Heart Health. But first, here’s a mini lesson on cholesterol in your body. Cholesterol is manufactured in your liver. You also get it in animal foods such as meat, poultry and shellfish; as well as full-fat dairy products like cheese, … [Read more...]
Rant of the Dietitian’s Husband
The Dietitian’s Husband shares his weight loss transformation and rants along the way. My husband, Bob, occasionally delights me by offering to be my GUEST BLOGGER. He shares what it is like being married to a registered dietitian nutritionist. (There are many misperceptions!). His articles are my most popular. Enjoy! So, I was on one of my very infrequent forays into social media and my attention was captured by a guy doing some pretty impressive exercises. He did handstands, pushups and handsprings. He was a mass of lean muscle and tendons. Then I learned he was over 60 years old! … [Read more...]
How to Make a Plan that Works Better than Any Diet
Did you know that Americans spend 60 billion dollars on diets, supplements, and products to lose weight every year? So much wasted money! Please don’t fall for it, even if your sweet friend is the one trying to get you to buy that “miracle plan that worked so well for her.” The truth is—the diet industry is about making money. Sure, you can lose weight following a restrictive plan. Scientific evidence shows that weight loss follows a reduction in calories. Any diet where you cut down on calories can work for weight loss. Unfortunately, a large majority of dieters don’t keep the weight … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating on a Budget: A Penny Pinchers Guide to Healthy Eating
This month I am busting the myth that eating healthy is too expensive and sharing a few of my favorite tips to serving nutritious and delicious meals, without breaking the bank! All too often I hear clients say that a barrier to eating healthy is cost. While I agree eating healthy on a budget takes a little planning and forethought, the truth is it does not have to break the bank. When buying pre-packaged and pre-cooked food, you are actually paying more for the convenience of having the food prepared. However, healthy meals can be prepared at home for a much lower cost and can be made … [Read more...]
26 Simple Ideas to Cut Calories and Still Eat a Healthy Balanced Meal
Managing calories is part of healthy weight management. Here are 26 simple ideas on ways to cut calories. Pick 1 or 2 you are ready to try. DON"T SKIP MEALS. BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL. That's what it takes. 26 Simple Strategies to Cut Calories Plan meals. Pack snacks to have on hand. Make a grocery list. Don't grocery shop while hungry. Get rid of unhealthy foods in your environment. Eat less by paying attention to your hunger level and stop eating when satisfied. Use a smaller plate (9 inch is reasonable). When eating out, take 1/2 home. Use a device for … [Read more...]