Finding Time For Healthy Behaviors
Taking time to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve can help you reach your behavior change goals Achieving behavior change goals, such as healthy eating and exercise, requires planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving. Putting these three “P’s” to work will help you stay on track and overcome any obstacles that may hinder your success. Beginning a…
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Sneaky reasons you’re struggling with unexplained weight gain
If your clothes are getting tight or the number on the scale is going up, one of these issues could be the reason why Here’s a common scenario when attempting weight loss: You think you’re doing everything right – you’ve cut calories and increased exercise – but the pounds keep piling on, making it a…
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Jump-start weight loss with a protein-packed breakfast
Adding more protein to your diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. And the best time to begin starts in the morning by eating breakfast. Starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast can be an effective strategy if you’re looking to lose weight. Research has demonstrated that a high-protein breakfast…
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Flavan-3-ol-rich foods: Why a daily dose may reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes
Why these dietary compounds are important for reducing risk of our most widespread and serious chronic health complaints of our time Are you wondering what flavan-3-ols are and why they matter? You’re not alone. As a nutrition writer and outpatient clinical dietitian working with both cardiac rehab and diabetes patients, my goal is always…
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Bitter foods – The taste of good health
Instead of scrunching up your nose at bitter foods – embrace them! Many people do not enjoy the taste of bitter foods, preferring sweet, salty, or sour flavors instead. However, those who have avoided bitter-tasting foods may miss vital nutrients and compounds essential for gut and digestive health and significant bone, brain, and liver…
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This summer, quench your thirst to avoid the dangers of dehydration
In summer’s heat, you need to stay hydrated for your health. As temperatures rise, so does your chance of becoming dehydrated. Dehydration happens when water loss exceeds water intake. If the percentage of water loss escalates too much, you can be in grave danger of significant health effects and even death. Water is that…
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Eight allergy-fighting foods to tame your seasonal allergies
Seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches got you down? Certain foods may ease your allergy symptoms. Spring is a beautiful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many, it’s also a reawakening and a reminder of its allergy season triggered by all the grass, pollen, and mold. Everything…
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Nine ways even the busiest person can still eat healthily
When life gets busy is when people tend to put healthy eating on hold. If you cannot let a single second of the day be wasted, you are likely the same person who doesn’t find time to eat healthily. You probably always need more hours to plan, and as a result, it makes eating…
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Delicious ideas for flavoring foods when following a low-sodium diet
Cutting back on salt doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. There are options for adding taste to your food without picking up the salt shaker. If you think following a low-sodium diet will be bland and tasteless, think again. Yes, I agree salt does make foods taste good. But it’s possible to reduce salt intake without…
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Why Crash Diets Will Only Capsize Your Weight Loss Efforts And What To Do Instead
Crash diets rarely last for the long term. The best diet plan is one that stresses realistic long-term expectations. One of the worst things you can do when attempting to reach a healthier body weight is to follow a ‘crash” diet. Crash dieting takes on many forms – fasting, detox programs, yo-yo diets, ‘cleanses,’…
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