Top 10 Heart Healthy Snacks
Snacks get a bad rap for being “junk” food. And most processed snacks fit the bill! But some snacks can actually lower your blood pressure and cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart disease. I’d like to share some of… Read More »
Read About My Midnight Nut Frenzy
Even nutritionists lose control of their intake of certain foods. This week I ended up going “nuts over nuts”! It all started with my quest to sample new food products so I could share the info with my clients and readers… Read More »
Do You Keep Looking in the Refrigerator?
Do you find yourself frequently getting up to look in the refrigerator or kitchen cabinets … even though you know you keep minimal food in your apartment? Not only are these kitchen visits distracting, but they can also promote weight gain. I find… Read More »
Calories in Movie Popcorn & Other Snacks
What do you associate with going to the movies? I bet many of you think of popcorn! How bad can it be … especially if you don’t add butter? I went to the movies last weekend and was rather surprised to see the calories posted… Read More »
Avoiding Tempting Treats in the Office
How many of you are faced with tempting treats in your office? Chocolates on your co-workers desk, goodies in the vending machine, a never ending supply of cookies and brownies left over from meetings, the fresh donuts that your client brings… Read More »
Lose Weight with Pistachio Nuts
Do you like nuts but are steer clear of them thinking they are fattening? While it’s true that they contain a significant amount of calories and heart healthy fats, research has shown that nuts, specifically pistachio nuts, can actually help… Read More »
Think Twice Before Grabbing That Cookie
It’s holiday cookie time! How many of you find yourself grabbing a cookie here and there as you tell yourself it’s not a big deal … you can burn off the calories later. Read on to see how these little… Read More »
40 Nutritious Snacks That Won’t Blow Your Diet
You’ve smartly planned your oh-so-nutritious snacks, but sometimes that plain Greek yogurt or handful of raw almonds just isn’t what you’re looking for in an afternoon or after-dinner treat. Whatever you’re craving, one of these 40 snack ideas is sure… Read More »
My 75 minute Food Frenzy at the Food Expo
What do you do at a Food Expo? Eat of course! Check out what I ate in the first 75 minutes of the American Dietetic Association’s 2010 Food & Nutrition Conference & Food Expo in Boston. I thought I’d share this… Read More »
Calories in Halloween Candy
If you are a choco-holic like me, Halloween can be a ”tricky” time. Those mini candies are everywhere! The fact that they are mini sized makes it even more dangerous as it’s so easy to rationalize “they’re small – how much damage can… Read More »
