This is a topic near and dear to me because I do the farmer’s market purchasing on Saturdays for Sunshine Wellness. I have always adored going to farmer’s markets, so I was more than willing to assume this role for our weekend prep days. I go to the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers market every week and […]
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Healthiest Veggies
It’s no secret that vegetables are good for you. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients for your overall health and immune function. Vegetables are also a wonderful staple for people who are trying to lose weight. They can help fill you up with fiber, but yet they are low in calories and fat […]
Vegetable Greens: Add to All Meals
When it comes to creating a healthy nutrient-dense meal, I always go for greens. Leafy greens to green vegetables, raw or cooked, in my smoothie or sauteed with garlic and olive oil, greens are my secret weapon for weight loss. I grew up in a household where my mother cooked most of our meals, and yes, they usually included […]
Post-Holiday Diet
6 WAYS TO LOSE HOLIDAY WEIGHT The most common New Year’s Resolution is to lose some weight. The holidays are a joyous, yet stressful time filled with tons of desserts and rich meals. Let’s shed those pounds and start the New Year off with some new healthy lifestyle changes. Follow these steps to improved health. […]
Healthiest Snacks
Healthy and Balanced Meal and Snack Ideas As a whole, most busy Americans do not have the time to eat properly. Our society gravitates toward convenience and processed foods. Most people do not have the time to shop for fresh food every few days and prepare meals and snacks from scratch. Also, most Americans skip […]
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Tags: Balancing Your Meals, Food Shopping Tips, Menu Plans, Tips for Busy Parents
Tags: Balancing Your Meals, Food Shopping Tips, Menu Plans, Tips for Busy Parents
Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are one of my favorite snacks because they are delicious and good for you. Many people are scared of nuts because they are high in calories and fat but when eaten properly, they are beneficial to our health. Health Benefits of Nuts: Nuts are good for our heart. Researchers found that people who eat […]
Healthy and Unhealthy Diets
It’s swimsuit season and people are always asking me how to lose weight. I’m sure you have realized that there is no clear cut answer. There are so many diets out there and all of our bodies and personalities are so different. I figured that the best way to handle this dilemma is to evaluate […]
Worst Restaurant Foods
Eating out and eating healthy usually don’t mix. A lot of my nutrition clients think they make good choices when eating out, but the truth is unbelievable. I researched a bunch of restaurants and found some startling numbers. Instead of checking out fast food joints who are known for their unhealthy food, I decided to […]
How to Read a Food Label
As we learned last month, examining the ingredient list is the first essential step to proper label reading. Here’s a little recap: Read the ingredients first and ignore all the claims. If the list of ingredients is too long or impossible to pronounce, do not buy. Make sure the first few ingredients are the bulk […]
How to Read Labels: Ingredients
It doesn’t sound difficult, but reading and understanding food labels is a tricky task. Big companies are exceptionally good at deceiving the public. They lure you in with bold letters and big statements, but what they are really doing is distracting you from the truth. When you pick up a product at the store, what […]
