Our brains are built on habit. All of the habits that you have right now – good and bad – are in your life for a reason. Consistency and knowing what to expect are comforting? Maybe you are bored or stressed? In some way, these behaviors provide a benefit to you, even if they are…
I’ve been noticing lately that snacking is top of mind for many people. I often get questions like “what kind of healthy snacks can I have?” and “when can I have my snacks?” So I try to explain my thoughts like this….because of media and marketing, we are bombarded with messages of here’s your healthy,…
Turmeric-Cider Tonic: Two power house nutrients combined in a nice sipper make this tonic tasty and anti inflammatory. Apple cider vinegar helps with digestion and blood sugar stabilization (this means helps to decrease sugar cravings), turmeric has an anti-inflammatory benefit. Maybe try this at the end of a meal for a semi sweet dessert or…
Many of my clients ask me about how to detoxify their bodies. First, I don’t recommend extreme dieting or “shocking” your body. For long term success, wouldn’t a better approach be to avoid feeling toxic in the first place? Here are some simple ways to detoxify yourself as a way of life, rather than an…
Detoxes, extreme calorie deprivation and juice cleanses are among some of the more popular quick fix post holiday weight loss methods. Is this you? Before you decide to jump on the “cleanse wagon”, take a few things into consideration? First- the simplest way to think of a cleanse is that it’s about giving your body…
Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that are essential for good health. Your body is a complicated, interrelated system that is remarkably resilient. Over a lifetime, the tiny links in the chain that your health depends upon begin to break down. The micronutrients in whole foods provide the reinforcements that retard…
Living in a culture that is constantly on the run, we often need a reminder to sit down and relax while we eat, which is how our bodies were built to digest. When we are eating on the run, our bodies are in “fight or flight” mode, which slows down our digestive process because energy…
Each year, dozens of new trend diets come on to the market with a wide range of promises for quick success. I think it’s important to remember that extreme and habitual dieting of any sort can be detrimental to your body and may increase the risk for certain health problems and nutritional deficiencies. Weight cycling,…
Protein cannot actually burn fat- only your body has this capability. That said, your body does burn calories during digestion –you burn more calories digesting protein than digesting carbohydrates or fat. Protein also slows emptying of the stomach, helping you feel fuller longer. The amount of lean quality protein in your diet is an important…
