So you’ve changed your eating habits and have been making healthier choices. You’ve been cutting back on sweets and processed foods, getting more movement into your day, and you’re starting to feel great. Then, the holiday season comes. First Halloween, with left over candy filling our pantries. Next, Thanksgiving comes, with an abundance of pies…
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Well, school is back in session, and summer is coming to a close. Here in Pennsylvania the days are still hot, but autumn is approaching. You know what that means, right? Pumpkin! Everything pumpkin flavored and scented makes its appearance. I love this season and eveything about it. Especially the pumpkin! However, as tempting as…
We hear so much about antioxidants these days. But what are they? Is this just another health fad that’s promoted by TV doctors to boost supplement sales? Well, actually no. Antioxidants are amazing molecules that have the power to neutralize free radicals. Wait…what?! OK. So free radicals are unstable molecules, which are missing an electron….
How many of you have walked out of the grocery store with an extra $50 or so tacked onto your weekly bill because you had to buy baby foods? I have. Then, as your child grows, there are stages 1, 2, 3 and “graduated” versions of foods marketed for toddlers. Unfortunately, the foods for toddlers…
Foods to Forget About! In my previous article (Series Article #1) in this series about weight-loss, I discussed the importance of high quality Carbohydrate, Proteins, Fats, Water, and Oxygen in our diets. This week, I want to discuss some of the foods we should be avoiding in order to lose fat, feel fantastic and look…
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I have tried many fad diets over the years in an attempt to lose weight. I didn’t have the patience to focus on changing my mindset and habits that led me to gain the weight. I wanted a “quick fix”. I wanted to look good, but I wasn’t thinking about the whole picture.
