Feeling like your metabolism is a bit sluggish? Your metabolism is responsible for how much energy your body needs each day and a higher metabolic rate means you burn more calories at rest - ideal if you are looking to shed a few pounds. Did...
Following the slew of popular diets can be overwhelming and exhausting. Every year, there seems to be a new one that pops up and gains popularity, but they’re all very similar. Generally speaking, they are restrictive and rigid which is why you can’t stick to...
Let’s face it. We all have food cravings. Believe it or not, with some tweaks, you can start craving nourishing food instead of heavy comfort foods that leave you feeling blah. My typical craving is a sugary treat – usually something with chocolate. Or, if I’m...
Has the excitement of your New Year's Resolutions begun to fizzle out? Did you start out with a bang, to find that your passion and motivation has come to a screeching halt? Are you wondering why you even bothered to set resolutions again this year? It’s...
Are you stuck in the sugar and carb addiction cycle?You eat well all day long.Then, you slip into old habits when the 3pm slump hits or you finally get the kids to bed.You're exhausted and deserve a treat. You resort to sugar, starchy carbs or wine...
You indulged in those creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. You enjoyed homemade apple pie, topped with melting vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. You ate one too many holiday cookies…. Those days are over. With the new year coming, you can officially put that behind you and begin focusing...
Does this sound familiar? During the week, you eat salads, chicken and steamed broccoli, wild fish and vegetables for every meal. You follow a strict “diet” that promises quick results. You feel restricted and deprived, but you white knuckle through it. Then, the weekend hits and you...
Imagine this. It’s book club night. Your host has homemade gooey, fudgy brownies – made exactly the way you love them. You tell yourself; I can’t eat a brownie. Then, after they are passed around for the third time, you think: “I’ll just have half.” The next thing you...
We often look forward to the comfort foods of the holidays. Sometimes these foods are very filling and can leave you feeling sluggish and bloated. Here are my top five simple tips for avoiding holiday weight gain and beating belly bloat! Stay hydrated. Drink water...
What you eat can impact how you feel each and every day. Your food choices impact your hormones, including your insulin levels. Insulin, the fat storage hormone, is secreted by your pancreas when you have a high level of sugar in your blood stream. A...