5 Tips to Shift Your Mindset #1: Understand Why You’re Snacking Are you actually hungry? Or bored, stressed, tired, or procrastinating? Try to tune into real hunger cues: an empty stomach, low energy, or irritability #2: Redefine What a… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category
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The Sweet Truth: Understanding Sugar in Your Food (And Why It Matters)
Sugar—it’s that familiar sweetness that makes desserts delightful, breakfast cereals enjoyable, and even savory dishes subtly irresistible. It’s one of the most consumed ingredients in diets worldwide, but over the years, sugar has gone from simply being a source of… Read More
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The Easiest Savings Strategies
Attend any gathering and you will likely hear the concerns (complaints!) about the rising costs of goods and services. Supply and demand are out of whack these days, so prices have risen… a lot! In fact, average consumer food prices… Read More
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Cool as a Cucumber!
What’s the coolest vegetable? I’d choose the cucumber (although it’s really a fruit). Stick with me here. One might not associate “coolness” with a cucumber, but I sure do. The cucumber is really quite complex…in a good way. It doesn’t… Read More
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Create Sticky-ness!
Does this sound like you? “Whoops! It’s already half way through January and I’ve abandoned my healthy eating resolution. Why can’t I stick to my goal?” You aren’t alone. In fact, of those that made New Year’s resolutions in 2024,… Read More
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9 Easy Tips to Make Delicious Soup From Scratch.
January is National Soup Month. Wow, an entire month celebrates soup. I get it! I love soup too, and it has so many wonderful ways of making us feel good. Kinda like a warm hug! When I was little, my… Read More
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10 Top Tips to Help Navigate Holiday Parties
Ahhhh, cookies, holiday parties and eggnog! What a joyous time of year! Well, maybe not? It can be a really tough time of year if you’re trying to watch your weight. Enjoying the holidays doesn’t need to include gaining the… Read More
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Love Your Leftovers!
Last week my friend, Mike, and I were talking about how much we love Thanksgiving. We exchanged stories about past holidays, our own personal traditions and of course our favorite recipes. He’s excited that he’ll be roasting not just one… Read More
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Stuff The Bird…Not Yourself!
Ahhh, the Thanksgiving meal. It’s a favorite of so many but can also be challenging for those of us trying to maintain healthy eating habits. iI’s the one meal of the year where folks feel like it is ok to… Read More
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Protein Provides the Punch!
I’m trying to be sneaky! Not in a bad way, but in a good way. We’re embarking on what I call the Season of More. More parties, more food, more sugar, more late nights and more stress… all of which… Read More