January is National Egg Month. I’m sure you are wondering what this means, right? National Egg Month is all about honoring the egg in different ways. You’ll probably see information about the egg carton, how to properly cook eggs and avoid salmonella, different takes on egg recipes, how to safely store eggs, and the health…
It is often assumed that Americans do not get enough vitamin D. I frequently hear stories about people going to their doctor for regular check-ups and come out with a recommendation to purchase nutritional vitamin D supplements in order to boost vitamin D levels in their bodies. The National Center for Health statistics conducted analysis…
Now is the time to get you and your family off the couch and start becoming more active because January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Family Fit Lifestyle Month is an incentive designed to bring focus and encouragement to individuals and families to get fit together. The USDA, USAF (United States Air Force) and…
Here we are again! January, the start of a new year and the media bombardment of promises to help you fulfill your weight loss goals for this year. You can’t read a magazine, listen to the radio or watch TV without a commercial or advertisement touting the latest diet, meal replacement drink, detox program…
This time of the year can seem like the hardest time for an intuitive eater. You can’t go anywhere without being bombarded with headlines like, “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” or “The Hottest Diet Secret Nobody Ever Told You About!” It can be easy to start your year off getting swept up in…
This week, January 5th – January 11th, is National Folic Acid Awareness Week. Folic acid is a water-soluble B-vitamin that is necessary for proper cell growth, as it is involved in cell DNA production. The National Council of Folic Acid organizes Folic Acid Awareness Week. The purpose is to educate consumers and health care providers…
Many people tend to fear the word “fat” and try to refrain from eating any at all. However, not all fats are “bad” fats and our bodies actually need healthy fats to receive certain nutrients and maintain proper health. With that being said, what foods provide these so called healthy fats and in what ways…
Around this time at the start of the New Year, you often see lists coming out reviewing everything that has happened in the past 365 days. Whether they are best and worst of fashion, a list that chronicles important moments in the news or other media outlets, it is a nice way to take stock…
It is a vicious cycle: manufacturers constantly promoting weight loss gimmicks to consumers who continually give into these products which, in turn only prevents them from living a healthy lifestyle and keeping the weight off for good. Well, now that we are entering into a new year, it seems as if researchers are trying…
Let’s face it, as much as we love the holidays it is definitely a hectic time for all of us. Not only are you rushing to the mall to buy last minute gifts, but you are also rushing to prepare tons of food for your family and friends. Cooking a lot of food at one…
A study reported on ABC news this week examined the consumption of water throughout several different groups of people in America. The groups were divided by age range beginning with early childhood and continuing on to older adults. The study examined water intake by several different methods including bottle and tap water. The results were…
It is a time of year for family. While that should mean love and gratefulness to be with loved ones during the holidays, family time can often bring about a lot of stress. Along with the stress come plates, upon platters, upon trays of traditional holiday foods that are served. Between these two things, it…
With the holidays in full swing, you often find yourself faced with a variety of unhealthy food choices that tempt you into throwing healthy habits out the window. For many people, indulging in certain foods you may have labeled as “bad”, not only around the holidays but all year round, tends to bring on intense…
As the Northeast recovers from the few inches of snow that fell earlier this week, we all begin to settle into the reality that winter has finally arrived; an arrival of which many of us may have been dreading. I personally would love to pick up and move to a warmer climate, but it’s not…
Over the many years I have been counseling clients, I have come across those who simply want me to give them a menu to follow, be it a 7 day, 14 day or a month of menus. Or when I am giving a presentation, someone will raise their hand and ask, “how many calories should…
Today is National Brownie Day, an entire day designated to the fudgy chocolaty treat we all love! Not quite a cookie, but not quite a cake, brownies are undoubtedly one of the most satisfying desserts and there is no better day than today to whip up a batch for the whole family to enjoy. …
Does your energy surplus exceed your expenditure? An article published in the New York Times this week explored the results of a recent study conducted to investigate just how detrimental even just a few days of inactivity and overeating can be to your health and wellness. The timing of this article is pertinent to this…
If you have ever tried dieting in the past, it is likely you have attempted at some point to keep a food journal. In theory, this is a good way to hold yourself accountable for the food you’re eating, to notice when you may overeat, and to gauge any other patterns and habits that perhaps…
Do you wash your hands? I hope so! According to the Centers for Disease Control, “the most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands.” To that end, this week (12/1 – 12/7) is National Hand Washing Awareness week. The purpose is to raise awareness into the importance…
What if I told you that eating chocolate is good for your health? For many, that’s a dream come true! It is rare to hear the words healthy and chocolate used in the same sentence because many people usually classify it as a guilty pleasure that, after eating it, makes you feel just that –…
