Smart Snacking

Smart Snacking

Awhile back, it was common for many of us to sit down and eat three balanced meals a day. Occasionally we may have a snack here and there to hold us over or as a special treat but now there is food EVERYWHERE! There is food in the break room, vending machines at the...

Summer Weight Loss- There is still time!

It’s July and you wonder where the summer has gone! But not only is there time to fit in that camping trip or beach volleyball game but there is still time to meet you summer weight loss goals and be bikini ready. Please ask me if summertime is the easiest time...

Sugar: Can You Be Addicted?

When we say “Oh man, that dessert is sooo addictive or I HAVE to have my chocolate every night before bed,” we may actually have a neurochemicals or physiological response that could mean serious health implications. Although sugar isn’t considered a...

Gluten Free or Healthy? Why Not Have Both!

In the media, grocery stores, magazines and even T.V. shows gluten free has become all the rage. Singers, actresses and even doctors are on board. But why? Because it is healthier? Think again. It is important to know that there is a difference between being gluten...
Fiber 101

Fiber 101

What is Fiber? Fiber is the indigestible portion of plant foods having two main components: soluble and insoluble. Soluble Fiber is fiber that is readily fermented in the colon into gases and physiologically active byproducts and Insoluble Fiber is considered a...