Brides Guide to Healthful Eating
Every bride wants to look the best she can on her wedding day. The weeks and days prior to your wedding are stressful enough – the last thing you need is to be bloated, feel edgy or have bags under your eyes! The good news is that you can feel and look your best by following these eating / lifestyle tips.
18 Ways to Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet
How many servings of fruits and veggies did you eat today? Chances are that it wasn’t 5 servings! Studies have shown, once again, that our diets are lacking in fruits and veggies. The Centers for Disease Control reports that overall, only about a third of American adults ate at least two servings of vegetables daily in 2009, and about a fourth consumed at least three servings of vegetables a day. Yikes! Read on for my top 20 tips to incorporate these disease fighting foods into your diet.
My Problems with Resisting Delicious Bread
Do you have trouble controlling your of good bread? If so, you aren’t alone! I am faced with this temptation every day when I go to my local salad bar for lunch. There is a huge basket of freshly baked foccacia bread right near the salad bar. It is free … and it is quite tempting to take multiple pieces! Check out my video and read some tips on how to handle this temptation.
Are You Vitamin D Deficient?
You’ve been trying to keep your skin wrinkle free (and avoid skin cancer of course) and have been limiting your sun exposure. Or perhaps you’ve been working 12 hours a day and rarely see sunlight. Sound familiar? If so, you may be at risk for Vitamin D deficiency. A deficiency of vitamin D can have a profound effect on your health – from your weight to cancer, and much more! Read on to learn more information on whether you may be at risk for D deficiency.
How Much Sugar Should You Eat a Day?
How much sugar do YOU eat a day? Our sugar intake is a growing problem. It plays a major role in obesity and contains empty calories. It’s also being linked to numerous diseases (more on this in an upcoming post). So naturally, you are trying to cut down on sugar and have probably cut down on the obvious sources of sugar. But what about hidden sources of sugar? How much is too much and where do you find it? Read on to find out hidden sources of sugar and learn what is the maximum anount of added sugar you should consume in a day. And check out my video sugar (made on my new mac!)
The Bouncy New Workout: Rebounding
Bored with your same old exercise routine? Feel like trying something new that’s fun and will give you results? If so, check out Rebounding! This workout, basically stated, is bouncing on a mini-trampoline. The key to rebounding is keeping your feet grounded… Read More »
Nutritionists Feeding Frenzy on Mini Cupcakes!
What do you envision happening in a office full of nutritionists? Discussion of the pros and cons of omega 3 supplementation? The newest diet craze? Yes to the above – but something else recently went on in our office… a mini… Read More »
The Buzz on 5 Hour Energy Drinks
You’re at your desk and feel an overwhelming desire to take nap. Exhaustion has set in and you can barely read the computer screen. You make your way to the deli to get a cup of coffee and see the little bottles of 5 Hour Energy drinks. Could this be the answer to your afternoon low energy levels? Will it provide you with the “hours of energy” it claims?
How Large is Your Cocktail?
So you only had “two glasses of wine” or “one martini”. Do you have any idea as to the size of your drink … or the calories for that matter? A glass of wine can have as few as 80 calories or as many as 200. And how about a martini for 600 calories? The calories from alcohol can add up quickly. Read on to learn more…
Should You Go Gluten Free?
Have you tried a gluten free product lately? It seems as if “gluten-free” is the current buzz word. Gluten free breads, pasta, muffins, energy bars, snack foods, etc. are popping up everywhere. I just heard that Chelsea Clinton is serving a gluten free wedding cake at her Westchester wedding. Hmmm … you may be wondering what is the deal with these gluten free foods and are there any health benefits for you?
