I love pumpkin – it is so nutritious and has minimal sugar. Adding pumpkin to recipes is a great way to enhance flavor and vitamins. At this time of year, canned pumpkin is always at the store (or you are welcome to cook up your own pumpkin). I have collaborated my 5 favorite pumpkin recipes […]
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Balance Hormones Workshop (Cape May, NJ – 11/7/13)
Nutrition Workshop: Balance Your Hormones with the Right Diet Do you struggle with… Excess weight around the midsection Skin issues Sleep disturbances Headaches Fatigue Betsy will help you balance your hormone and optimize your metabolism with the right nutrition plan. To get you started on the right foot, she will provide you with realistic meal […]
FIT CLUB: Free Weekly Wellness Support Group
FIT CLUB: Free Weekly Wellness Support Group Why do people struggle with staying fit and healthy? Because they usually lack…motivation, support, accountability, and the correct information. You receive all those components at Fit Club and it’s free! You have nothing to lose (except those extra pounds)! You get to improve your health while meeting new […]
Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream
Truth About Frozen Yogurt… Many peope believe that frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to hard or soft serve ice cream. I am sorry to burst your bubble, but it is in fact no better than its full-fat counterpart. Some frozen yogurt versions claim to be fat free, sugar free or contain probiotics, but they […]
Snack Foods
Whether you are looking for healthy snack ideas for you or the kids, here is a great snack list/shopping list to post on your refrigerator. When I have these staples readily available, I can whip up a packed lunch or snack platter in a matter of one minute. These are the Snack Staples that I […]
5 Meals a Day
I am a firm believer in eating small frequent meals throughout the day. When I transition a client from a few big meals to 4-6 small healthy meals, they have: Loads more energy (no mid-day crash) Control over their cravings Better sleep Improved metabolism (lose weight easier – the right way) PLANNING AHEAD: The tough […]
Sweet Cravings
I don’t know about you, but I am always struggling with sugar cravings. Between my clients and my own experiments, I have some solutions that truly work – some are obvious and some will take you by surprise. Sugar is BAD. Out of all the known bad foods and nutrients in our diet, sugar is […]
Gluten Free Menu
5 Easy Gluten-Free Substitutions Even though the majority of us do not have Celiac Disease (a true allergy to gluten), I have found that most people are somewhat intolerant or sensitive to gluten. If you think about your typical diet, you may find that gluten products are found in every single meal you eat. If […]
Top Rated Health Food Bars
In an ideal world, we have enough time to make healthy meals and snacks every day. But when life gets hectic and we are forced to turn to Plan B, store bought food bars are usually an easy option that taste good. Unfortunately, most of these bars are unhealthy options that will put on weight […]
Brown Rice Recipes
Not a big fan of brown rice or quinoa because you think it is boring? Many clients feed me this excuse, but I have lots of simple and yummy recipes to jazz up brown rice and other healthy grains. Don’t buy Rice-A-Roni or Uncle Ben’s: Many people use quick and easy brands, like Rice-A-Roni and […]
