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February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on heart health—and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, chocolate is in the spotlight, too. But is chocolate good for your heart? Science says yes—if you choose the right kind. Let’s dive into...
The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but they can also bring challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with food. From family gatherings to office parties, the season often revolves around indulgent meals and endless treats....
The holidays are here again! Every year, clients ask me about the best ways to handle dieting during the festive season. My answer? Ditch the dieting and savor the season. Enjoy your holidays without deprivation—celebrate mindfully instead. Why Mindful Eating Matters...
Let’s face it: change is difficult. And this is especially true when it comes to changing our behavior. There are lots of reasons why we do many things that don’t contribute to our health. Perhaps they help us deal with stress. Or maybe they’re ingrained habits. It’s...
Benefits and Tips for Crockpot Cooking We all know how hectic life can be. Between work, errands, and social obligations, finding time to cook a nutritious meal can be tough. Enter the crockpot, also known as a slow cooker. This humble kitchen appliance can help you...
The holidays are among us again! Every year, I have clients ask me how they should go about dieting during the holiday season. What I say: Drop the dieting and savor the season. Enjoy your holidays in celebration without deprivation. Mindful Eating During The Holidays...
Coloring Eggs Naturally quart mason jarsTongsCooling racks 2 dozen hard boiled eggs (white shelled)1/2 head red cabbage2 beets (peeled and diced into large chunks)3 tbsp turmeric powderBrown skins from 4 onionsSaltDistilled vinegar Hard boil eggs and allow to...
They holidays are synonymous with celebrations and parties filled with extra treats and sweets. We can enjoy these festivities with fervor and flavor without all the added sugar that is contributing to inflammation and illnesses including diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome. In fact one-third of our children are battling obesity, and it is projected that 1 in 4 children born in 2000 will develop diabetes. This really hits home for me because my oldest daughter was born in […]