by Sandra | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
1) Stop Dieting! Instead of going on some quick fix, fad diet to lose weight, create a calorie deficit by exercising more and making gradual, moderate dietary changes. The word, “diet” is not “die with a “T”! In the dictionary, the word “diet” means, “a way of...
by Sandra | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
When you are eating healthy or following a healthy meal plan, at some point, there will be the temptation to deviate. There are occasions where we celebrate life events with food. There may come a time when you decide that you want your favorite dessert. Sometimes we...
by Sandra | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
For the best nutritional value; a) Buy fresh vegetables in season. They cost less and are likely to be at their peak flavor. Visit your local Farmer’s Market. b) Prepare fresh vegetables instead of canned or packaged to minimize sodium and sugar intake. Yes,...
by Sandra | Mar 25, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
Stop “diet mentality”. Thinking about “going on a diet” also means that you can go “off the diet”. To many, “diet” does not mean “a lifestyle change”. The word brings up thoughts of restriction, deprivation,...
by Sandra | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
Most people believe that having a salad is a healthy food choice. But, what are they putting in their salads? Is it a salad made of Iceberg lettuce with candied nuts, tons of whole milk cheese, croutons, fatty meats and tons of commercial dressing? Or is the salad...
by Sandra | Mar 21, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition & Dietary
Breakfast means, “to break the fast”. After a restful seven to nine hours of sleep, our blood sugar is low. Eating breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy to your body to begin your day. Studies show that people who eat...