Food is a natural part of so many of our holiday festivities as we exchange tins filled with cookies and fudge, load up the dinner table with comfort foods and toast the New Year with bubbles. In fact, many people gain weight over the holidays, tacking on about 1 pound or 0.5 kilograms — which adds…
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When you’re working on improving your healthy eating habits, some strategies are pretty obvious, such as adding more veggies to each meal and sipping on more water. Other advice, like “eating everything in moderation,” can be a little trickier to define. In other words, what does moderation mean? “Moderation means including…
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect, give thanks and enjoy some delicious food — with the daunting challenge of not overdoing the calories. While the tryptophan in turkey might make you sleepy (hello, food coma), it’s possible to indulge in your favorite foods without going overboard. With a little planning (Think: a well-balanced…
It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biological signal. To understand this, a refresher of the autonomic nervous…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn how to reduce your risk by eating right and engaging in physical activity. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing it and boost your…
Who knew when you packed up your desk and carried your work computer home back in the spring, you’d still be working from home now? But here we are. While swapping morning commutes for workouts and cooking more at home has helped many get healthier, the transition also has downsides resulting in letting some healthy habits slide….
While many people limit carbs (Think: keto or low-carb diets), they’re an essential macronutrient. Cutting back on carbs too drastically can lead to low energy levels and cause you to overeat. “There are many misconceptions about carbohydrates,” says Maria Sorbara Mora, RD. In reality, carbs don’t need to be the bad guy. When you prioritize healthy, whole-food sources of carbs…
Instead of a high in carbs, starchy potato loaded with a lot of sour cream, try cauliflower instead. This recipe is only 90 calories and will be much more beneficial to your diet as well as put more veggies on your family’s plates! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil…
Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet. With all that sunshine comes foods that are packed with antioxidants, nutrients and water to rehydrate your long…
Women do you think you shouldn’t be lifting heavy weights because you think it will make you bulky? In this article here are 10 reasons why you SHOULD lift weights to create a better you. Along with doing cardio it is important that we also build strong bones as we…