For those with hypothyroidism it’s important to stay mindful of what we eat to try and minimize symptoms. I have put together a few simple replacements that may help you stick to your health goals in the new year and beyond. Simple Mills® Crackers Versus Whole Wheat Crackers Before I found Simple Mills®, I was […]
The research jury is in. The verdict? Chronic inflammation is the root cause of most serious diseases, including heart disease, many cancers, thyroid disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. Inflammation on the surface of the body presents as swelling, redness, heat and pain. It is the foundation of the body’s natural healing process, […]
It’s that time of year—bathing suit season! Not one of us (me included) is immune to “bathing suit anxiety.” You know. The feeling you get when you try your bathing suit on for the first time all year. I want to make that first reveal a little less stressful for you. There is a plethora […]
Most of us are pushing the envelope of life day and night. We are going to bed late and getting up early. We are attached to our smart phones and I Pads, running kids to every conceivable activity, working long hours, enduring family challenges, arguing with our spouses or bosses and eating less than optimal […]
Quite often I hear, “I want to eat healthy, but I’m too busy.” There are many pieces to the proverbial health puzzle, but in my book nutrition is the biggest. Ignoring the healthy eating piece is like driving a car on low fuel and saying, “I’m just too busy to stop for gas.” I relate […]
We are What We Drink too! Drink Your Way to a Brighter New Year Unfortunately, not only do we have to ever so prudent about what we eat during the holidays, but we need to think about what we drink. Beverages may sabotage our best healthy eating efforts without us even realizing it! The […]
The BEST Day Ever! It was a sparkling warm day in September when Harford County, Maryland held its 4th annual Healthy Harford Day. This family-friendly event drew upwards of 1,500 people to experience live cooking demonstrations, exercise classes, free bike helmets, free health screenings, free massages, nutrition tips and information, children’s activities and a boatload […]
BECOME RESTAURANT SAVVY! Restaurant meals typically contain as much as 60 percent more calories than the same dishes prepared at home. You can sabotage your healthy eating and weight loss goals if you don’t make wise choices. Here are some tips that will make you restaurant savvy: 1. Know Before You Go Go online and […]
What are the Similarities, Differences and Caveats? Two popular diets right are now are Veganism and Paleolithic (Paleo for short). There are a boatload of blogs, books and documentary films making a case for one ideology or another. When asked in which camp I land, I say, “Both and neither. (How’s that for being noncommittal?)” […]
Just a few years ago, I thought I was doing everything right—diet, exercise, healthy lifestyle—but my numbers kept creeping toward prediabetes. What I didn’t know then was that I have what I now call an Alternate Metabolism. I, along with 30-70% of the population, was born with the genetic predisposition to improperly handle carbohydrates: breads, […]
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