Even though oatmeal has been around forever, it seems like people are finally sparking interest over this old breakfast. Overnight oats, steel cut oats, oatmeal granola bars, and oatmeal energy bites- the options are boundless! So why this sudden revival in one of America’s oldest breakfasts? People are rediscovering all of the wonderful benefits of…
Beat The Sweets This Valentine’s Day
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerJust one short week after the Super Bowl and there is yet another food-focused occasion being celebrated in the United States. Valentine’s Day is one of those days you either love or you hate. But despite your feelings towards this consumer-driven holiday, there is no question that you will encounter a slew of sugar packed…
How to Stay Healthy During Super Bowl Weekend
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIt’s only February and already another food frenzied “holiday” is just around the corner. This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday and whether you’re rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers, you know that there will be a slew of not-so-healthy foods and snacks galore. Super Bowl Sunday is synonymous with plenty of…
The Amazing Almond
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerGuest post by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern They are one of the seemingly contradictory foods because they high in fat but extremely good for our health. What am I referring to? Almonds of course! Now that I am a nursing mother, I not only think about my own health, but I also need to…
Baked Pears with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries
/4 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerThis is an extremely easy dessert to assemble. The crunchiness of the toasted almonds, chewiness of the dried cranberries, and the softness of the baked pear are a perfect marriage of textures and flavors. A cozy dish for the winter months.
Almond Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon
/4 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerThis is a really simple recipe that makes for a great healthy dish to use for a special occasion. The slightly sweet honey mustard drizzle along with toasted ground almonds really takes a plain piece of salmon to the next level.
Celebrate American Heart Month with Heart Health Foods
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerHeart to Heart Did you know that February is American Heart Month? This month is dedicated to help reduce that amount of lives taken each year due to heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, accounting for roughly 1 in every 3rd death. In order…
Let’s Get Cracking
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerA favorite mid-afternoon snack for many is a handful of pistachios. And with National Pistachio Day is coming up on the 26th, I figured I’d give you all the facts about this little green nut or should I say kernel. That’s right, the pistachio isn’t a nut, it’s actually a seed. The pistachio is…
More Tea Please
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWith snow just around the corner, there is no better feeling than curling up by the fire with a warm cup of tea. That’s probably the reason why January is National Hot Tea Month. It’s only appropriate to celebrate the most popular beverage in the world. Nearly 3 billion cups of tea are consumed daily…
An Egg-stravaganza
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerThe weather has finally changed and it’ definitely feeling like winter outside. I don’t know about you but my favorite way to start a cold, winter day is with a nice warm breakfast. There are plenty of options for a hot meal on a winter morning but there is no better way to start the…
Spaghetti the Healthy Way
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerI hope you all have been having a wonderful New Year so far! To start your New Year on the right foot, start by celebrating National Spaghetti Day the healthier way. Most people make the same resolution every year- to change their diet and to exercise more. The thing is that most do not end…
Millennials Ditch the Diet Mentality
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerThe diet mentality has such a strong presence in our culture. Especially if you participate in social networking. Social media is an ideal medium for people to share their opinions and recommendations on what they believe is best for health and weight loss. Over the last two decades we have seen a surge in the…
Kooky For National Cookie Day
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWhether your 9 years old or 99 years old, everyone loves a good cookie. Cookies are soft and warm, crunchy or chewy and always, no matter what, sweet. Today is National Cookie Day! Celebrate the holidays and national cookie day by sharing a cookie with friends, coworkers and your loved ones. The word cookie comes…
Chocolate Lovers: Eat your Hearts Out!
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerMake some room in your schedule for National Chocolate Day! Just three short days after Thanksgiving, this holiday is one to be celebrated. Chocolate has more than just rich flavor, it also has a rich history. Get to know the background behind your favorite dessert and you might have a new appreciation. You may…
After the Party Detox Diets and Cleanses
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIt’s 7 days into the New Year and I’ve already received several emails from people asking me for a detox diet, cleansing system or quick fix method to jumpstart their weight loss for 2015. If you’ve been following me for a while and are in tuned with my philosophy, I don’t advocate any of…
Freedom From Dieting….Finally!
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerHere 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…
Eating for Wellness, Not Weight Loss
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWhen you are a child, there are so many exciting things to experience every day, and meals and snacks are just a part of the routine. Life is not driven by your meals and snacks and whether or not you will eat the “right” or “wrong” food. There is pleasure in the friends you are…
Still Waiting for the Next “Great Diet Miracle”?
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWe are a society that is based on quick fixes. Our lives and the technology that supports them are fast-paced, and so we expect our weight loss to be the same. It is this principle that a majority of the weight loss industry is based on. You are always hearing about the new food to…
iEat Mindfully™ Program Launch
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWelcome to the online launch of iEat MindfullyTM! First, let me congratulate you for taking the first step to learning how to banish diets forever and move past yo-yo dieting! You will never have to go on another diet again! You will learn to reclaim what you were born with… and that is to be…
Welcome to the iEat Mindfully™ Blog
/4 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWelcome to the iEat Mindfully™ Blog! This blog will focus on topics related to incorporating intuitive and mindful eating into your life. Yo-yo dieters are those who cycle between weight loss and gain and jump from diet to diet, but can never seem to reach the success they want. They rely on following meal plans…
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