Next week, May 11-17th is National Women’s Health Week. Women’s Health Week was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The intended goal of Women’s Health Week is to empower women to own their health. I encourage you to take a step back and think about your current health status, both…
This week is National Herb Week! We should take extra time this week to celebrate all the wonderful herbs that can be used to turn your meals into flavorful and delicious creations! National Herb Week was created in 1991 by the International Herb Association, with the purpose of drawing special attention to herbs. …
Today is a very important day: International NO Diet Day! The purpose of this nationally recognized day is to raise awareness of the harmful effects unhealthy dieting can have as well as the importance of respecting and accepting body types. The goal is to teach people how to have a healthy relationship with food…
I wanted to let you know about a Health and Wellness site that will allow you to download 100’s of self-help gifts. And the best part is that it is absolutely FREE! If you’ve had enough of plodding along year after year and you want to improve yourself and your health to make this…
Are you suffering from food shame? Have you recently encountered someone telling you not to eat something because it is fattening? Do you get looks from people if you eat a cookie? Or maybe you are the one engaging in these behaviors and judging others based on what they eat. The concept of classifying food…
Do you love garlic? Then you should be happy to learn that we recently celebrated National Garlic Day on April 19th. This was a day dedicated to honoring this pungent clove. Though it is unknown who determined April 19th to be National Garlic Day or why, garlic lovers are just happy to have the opportunity…
Even though there’s only 2 days left in April, I feel that it’s important to mention that April has been National Stress Awareness Month. I really meant to write about it sooner, but alas, I was “stressed” with a lot of work, both in my business and personal life. Stress is likely a part…
Should you take note of how much sodium you are consuming daily? Many people believe that they do not have to worry about the sodium content in the foods they choose to eat unless they have health issues such as heart disease, or high blood pressure. Don’t be fooled! The truth is that most…
This week we not only celebrate Passover and Easter, but we also celebrate the staple food that is a major part of these big holidays – eggs! Every year, the Egg Nutrition Center sponsors National Egg Salad Week, which is a perfect time to make use of all of the leftover eggs you have from…
Spring is an exciting time of year! The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and Easter and Passover give us the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. On the other end, you might be concerned that the holidays and celebrations with friends and family mean that temptations to eat foods that aren’t…
The inability to maintain glucose levels in the blood is a common health problem associated with nutrition related diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Though genetic predisposition does play a role, it is factors such as weight, food choices and lifestyle habits that contribute the most risk to your likelihood of developing…
Around this time of year with the holidays of Passover and Easter just around the corner, it is a good time to talk about a category of people I like to call “food pushers.” These people mean well, but they have a tendency to start interfering with the hunger and fullness cues you have been…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. There are many modifiable risk factors or lifestyle behaviors that can lead to cancer, but the key word is modifiable, which means they can be improved in order to prevent cancer. April is…
As you know, eating fruits and vegetables contribute to your health and well-being. But, did you know that the number of servings of fruit and vegetables you eat daily is a factor in the equation? It turns out that an apple a day may not be as sufficient as you once thought! Researchers analyzed…
Many of the eating behaviors that you are trying to change have likely been behaviors and habits you learned while growing up through your childhood. Statements such as “you can’t leave the table until you clean your plate” or “clean your room and we will go for ice cream” puts food in the category of…
Every spring, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) features a single elimination basketball tournament to determine the national championship of the major college basketball teams commonly known as March Madness. This is a fun time for all you sports fans as you focus on creating your perfect bracket and gathering with friends to watch your…
Do you love chocolate but are afraid to eat it because you think of it as an unhealthy food? Well recent research may contradict this assumption. You’ve likely heard by now that dark chocolate is “good” for you but these benefits seem to have remained somewhat a mystery until recently. It has already been established…
One of the greatest pulls for a chronic dieter when they embrace the concept of starting on the intuitive eating journey is the idea that they can enjoy their food once again. How does this sound to you? Eating what you truly want to eat, and not what you think you should eat. Part…
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 is the 26th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day. This is a one day “wake-up” call for Americans to stop and see if they are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that about 26,000 Americans have type 2 diabetes, and that nearly 79 million (1 in 3…
Why not try something different this Passover other than a brisket? Marinated Beef Skewers’ is a great recipe that will not skimp out on flavors! Best of all, they are quick and easy to make!
