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…

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…

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…

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 –…

Shopping, cooking, gift wrapping…there’s never enough hours in the days leading up to the holidays.  All too often your eating habits and nutritional health suffers from the stress.  Here are 4 foods to include in your meals this month to fight the stress and come out feeling strong.   Blueberries:  Blueberries are tiny berries that…

Did you wake up one day recently and realize it’s already November? Where did the time go? Halloween is over and now it’s time to look forward to Thanksgiving.  Being that Thanksgiving is a fall holiday, it shares many of the same dishes and trimmings as Halloween, such as pumpkin, sweet potato, and apple.  As…

The restriction of salt in daily food intake has been noted to lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.  While this is all very true, a recent study set to appear in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found that reducing sodium intake provides outstanding benefits for…

November is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educate you on the many health benefits this delicious root vegetable has to offer!  Sweet potatoes are a popular menu item this time of year and with the holiday season upon us, what better time to tell you all there is to know about…

Back in 2006, the Food and Drug Administration passed a law stating that all food manufacturers were required to list trans fats on food labels.  However, as of last Thursday, the FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oil is no longer “generally recognized as safe” for use in food! This major announcement paves the way for…

Yum, I love peanut butter!  Ask anyone in my family and they will tell you how much I love it.  I was so happy to find out that November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month.  I guess there are a lot of people who love the stuff, not just me! Americans will celebrate this delicious…

Click here to join for free This group is for you if you are just embarking on your intuitive eating journey or you’ve been working on intuitive eating for a while. It is a safe place to get support and encouragement as you navigate unfamiliar waters. This is not the group for you if you…

Are you confused as to how you should purchase your fruits and vegetables?   I recently had a conversation with someone who said canned and frozen fruits and veggies lack nutrients and she would only buy fresh.  While I respect her opinion, I felt compelled to correct this myth.   There is a false perception…

Diabetes is a disease that is becoming an ever growing health problem in our country.  Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have been diagnosed with the disease with another 79 million Americans being at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.   The month of November is American Diabetes Month®, a month…

How to Survive the Holiday Season Without Overwhelm and Overeating   Breeze through the Holidays Feeling Healthy, Happy and Strong   A LIVE TELESEMINAR with Bonnie R. Giller   Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST   REGISTER HERE. The holiday season can be a stressful time which can lead…

Are you seeing orange everywhere? It’s that time of year; pumpkin flavored food is everywhere and cannot be avoided. With each passing year, the amount of foods flavored with pumpkin increases.   Traditionally, we think of pumpkins being associated with fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. But as I’m sure you’ve encountered in recent years, pumpkin is…