When trying to lose weight, the scale can be a tool to help track progress. In this way it is your friend because it can help you to determine if you are on track and keep you honest. However, I also feel that it can be your worst enemy and one of the main reasons […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Website: Recipes to Meet Specific Needs
One way to keep a healthy diet new and exciting is to continue to try new foods and new recipes. Websites like eatingwell.com can make it easy to find healthy recipes to meet your personal needs. You can do a basic search if you are just looking for a main ingredient (i.e. poultry, pasta, seafood, […]
Do Diets Help or Hurt Teens Weight Loss Efforts?
If you are parent with an overweight teenager, it can be difficult to know how to help them achieve a healthy weight. While it is important to help guide teenagers and teach them about the importance of proper nutrition, putting pressure on them to diet may cause more harm than good. According to a study […]
Is Your Weight Loss Goal Realistic?
Overly restrictive diets and unrealistic expectations are two of the most commonly seen mistakes that people make. Many people eliminate entire food groups, make too many changes at once or eat very low calorie diets (<1,200 calories per day). In the beginning, when motivation is high, people often lose weight on these diets because they […]
Dealing with Heartburn
Heartburn (a burning discomfort felt in the chest area) is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where stomach acids come back up (or reflux) into the esophagus. At the bottom of the esophagus there is a sphincter, which is a muscle that acts as a protective barrier between […]
Video: Healthy Grocery Shopping
With so many food options available in the grocery store, it can be difficult to make healthy choices. Take a look at this video featuring Sheila Kelly, a registered dietitian, for tips to help you make the best choices during your next grocery shopping trip. Click here to view the Healthy Grocery Shopping Video.
Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome?
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a “group of risk factors that increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and perhaps some types of cancer.” Currently there is not one set definition used to diagnose MetS but one commonly used definition comes from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel […]
Healthy Ideas for Your Summer Cookout (Part II)
This is a continutation from yesterday’s post… Get creative. Hamburgers and hotdogs aren’t the only meats that are great for grilling. Try grilled chicken or grilled tuna steaks. Turkey burgers or veggie burgers can make a low-fat alternative to the standard hamburger. When making burgers, mix in some spinach to make the meat stretch a […]
Healthy Ideas for Your Summer Cookout (Part I)
Whether it’s for a family reunion, a holiday celebration or just an excuse to get together with some friends, summer is a popular time for cookouts. Although many traditional foods served at a BBQ can pack in the fat and calories, there are many healthy treats that you can enjoy without worrying about your waistline. […]
Top 5 Reasons to Eat Breakfast
1.) To give you an energy boost. If you skip breakfast, chances are good that you will feel sluggish and have decreased energy in the morning because your blood sugars are low. Breakfast can restore your blood sugar levels and give you the energy you need to start the day. 2.) To help achieve/maintain a […]