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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Training for a 5K

Getting started with a wellness regimen and being consistent are the hardest aspects of staying healthy and fit. I recently visited a close friend who was struggling with these issues (along with quitting smoking!). Kelly seemed very motivated to get started, but she did not know where to start. I believe this is a common […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Holiday Wellness

This time of year can be a tough time for many of us, so many parties, too many sweets, and nonstop chaos. Instead of giving in and packing on those holiday pounds, try these healthy holiday tips so you can actually feel great and enjoy the holidays. Make a plan for the holiday season, like […]

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Diet Myths

Top 7 Nutrition Myths 1. AVOID CARBOHYDRATES TO LOSE WEIGHT Truth: Carbohydrates are the #1 fuel source for our bodies. The key is to eat the right kind of carbohydrates, such as starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and legumes. Another key is to eat the right amount of carbohydrates for your height & weight and […]

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Health Salads

I don’t want to brag, but my husband tells me that I am the best salad maker on the east and west coast. Since summer is here, I thought it would be fun make some delicious salads. HERE ARE SOME SUMMER SALAD TIPS: Visit your local Farmer’s Market. No matter where you live, this is […]

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