We all have many habits in our everyday lives – some of them are good and others not so much. For example, most would agree that smoking is not a good habit. Perhaps the trickiest habit of all is not eating healthy. While an individual can quit smoking (although difficult to do) and eliminate a poor …
Category: HEALTHY EATING
Feb 29
Keys to Dieting Success
Often, when we think of the word diet, we think of it as being temporary. Vacations, weddings, reunions, and even weekend beach trips will get us to lose some weight. Unfortunately, these short term diets don’t work. They are unhealthy and once you resume your old habits, your weight will return. Moreover, studies show you’ll …
Feb 19
Get an Energy Boost the Healthy Way
Getting an energy boost that can keep you going all day does not mean you need to sacrifice good nutrition. So, put down that a cup of coffee, can of cola or sugary candy bar and discover foods that can not only give you a boost, but are good for you as well. The goal …
Feb 19
You are What You Eat
Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? In some sense, this is true, because if you eat unhealthy foods you are prone to be an unhealthy person. The foods we ingest are extremely important to our ability to grow, maintain function, and prevent illness. Therefore, if you value your health, you …
Feb 18
10 Healthy Eating Habits to Adopt in 2016
A habit can be either good or bad and it can certainly become a way of life. It is up to us to choose whether or not we want healthy eating habits incorporated to our daily lives. When we view healthy eating habits as a choice and not something that has been forced upon us, …
Feb 17
You and Emotional Eating
Are you an emotional eater? Many people suffer from the same eating problems. But, among those eating issues, there is one that stands out – emotional eating. For most people, it is the leading cause of abnormal weight gain, as you end up compensating for your emotional distress by sitting down for a large snack. …
Feb 17
The Importance of Healthy Nutrition
Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? In some sense, this is true, because if you eat unhealthy foods you are prone to be an unhealthy person. The foods we ingest are extremely important to our ability to grow, maintain function, and prevent illness. Therefore, if you value your health, you …
Jan 19
5 staples for your freezer
A major key to eating healthy during the week is to plan and prepare your meals in advance – especially with busy schedules and shifting priorities that happen through the course of any given week. Therefore, I decided to build on my previous post, 10 healthy food options to stock in your fridge and pantry, …