When you think of summer, the beach and the pool, what comes to mind? Perhaps getting into a bathing suit? How does this make you feel? Many of my clients shy away from these summer fun activities because they don’t like the way they look in a bathing suit. Do you compare yourself to others…
Memorial Day is a time to appreciate and remember the men and women who have died while serving our country. On this honorary day, families often gather together not only to pay tribute to those our country has lost, but to also kick off the summer with tons of barbecue food, sandwiches, alcohol and tempting…
There is nothing wrong with foods being a source of pleasure. In fact, the more your relationship with food can be a positive one, the better you will feel about your eating habits. However, confusing a positive relationship with eating your favorite foods with the notion of seeking “comfort” from certain foods can lead to…
Coconut water has gained a lot of hype claiming to be a healthier way to hydrate than plain or bottled water. Coconut water is naturally low in fat and calories, is cholesterol free, full of hydrating electrolytes and has more potassium than four bananas. However, at 2 to 3 dollars per 11 ounce container this…
People are constantly talking about the latest foods that claim to be the “magic bullet” for health. In the world of health and nutrition, different products are always making headlines regarding their benefits to your health. While you may be hearing about these foods, you may not really know the truth about them. Here are…
Exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, dieters look at it as a way to negate calories and as a way to legitimize eating larger amounts of food. Or they “punish” themselves with a difficult workout because their eating was “bad” the night before and they need to “undo it.” Exercise…
This week, May 12th to the 18th is Women’s Health Week! Indulge yourself, pamper yourself, but most importantly take care of yourself. After all, we are celebrating health! So, cheers to the beautiful and strong woman you have become, for you deserve to be celebrated every day. Here is a simple plan you can follow…
The National Foundation of Celiac Awareness has designated May as Celiac Awareness Month to educate and bring awareness to people about celiac disease. You may have become familiar with the “gluten-free” label that appears on products in supermarkets. The fact that gluten-free lifestyles are permeating our culture have made many people think that this is…
Throughout the years, I have always told my clients that one of the best medicines they can “take” daily does not come in pill form, but rather in exercise. Getting up and moving is one of the best things you can do for your body. Unlike medicines you find in your bathroom cabinet that come…
Today is International No Diet Day. This holiday was initiated in 1992 by Mary Evans Young, director of British anti-dieting campaign “Diet Breakers.” This day was created to encourage international awareness of healthy eating as opposed to dieting. It is an annual celebration of all body types, shapes and sizes. It’s a day where we…
The Active Learning Elementary School PS244 in Flushing, Queens has become the first school-of-its-kind to go completely meatless. With a focus on nutrition and health education, the school began to decrease the amount of meat options offered during meal times, and in January they partnered with the non-profit organization, “New York Coalition for Healthy School…
I have written previous blogs on “me time”, about not buying into the idea of pop culture determining the ultimate body type, and on not overextending yourself. Now I am challenging you to take it one step further. Was there ever a time, or perhaps more than one, where you did something not because you…
Mondays often receive a bad reputation because of their all too quick arrival after a relaxing weekend. However despite the dissatisfaction with Mondays we typically feel, studies suggest on Mondays we are most likely to sit down, make a plan for the week, and be ready to take action. It is similar to the feeling…
As spring approaches and you get ready for summer fun in the sun, you want to look and feel your best. Why not do it by filling your plate with food that gives you energy, puts you in a better mood, and improves your focus. It’s time to graze the supermarket looking for new foods…
Today’s youth is more sedentary due to high-tech video games, “i-Products” and computers. Research has shown childhood obesity rates are progressing rapidly. In an effort to get kids moving again, Healthy Kids Day was created. On April 27th, YMCAs across the nation are encouraging kids to get up, get out, and go play. So, how…
Feeling sluggish mid-day? Craving sweets late at night? Well, I’m here to teach you how to best calm your cravings with the best options for your health! While having well-balanced meals are key, snacking can be just as important for your health. Many people associate snacking with chips, candy and convenience foods, which is misguided…
The spring is here and summer is approaching and many of you are eager to get on the beach and in the sun. Aside from spring and summer being the seasons for sun and sand, they are also the seasons in which fresh produce is at its peak. Many people, including myself, associate the warm…
There is nothing better than a warm, homemade loaf of banana bread. This recipe uses some of my favorite healthy substitutes to reduce fat and calories without sacrificing the moistness of the bread, and the delicious banana flavor we all love!
I have spent a lot of time discussing the freedom from dieting that intuitive eating can provide. That certainly is the beauty of being mindful. But one principle that people sometimes struggle with is “Respecting Your Fullness.” This principle involves really tuning in while you’re eating, and being able to recognize when you have had…
The winter months are finally over and spring is here making it the perfect time to celebrate National Picnic Day! Traditionally, picnic foods include calorie dense items such as fried chicken, mayonnaise heavy salads, hamburgers, hotdogs, cookies and chips. But everyone will want to come to your picnic blanket when I share with you some…
