Nuts are a part of the Mediterranean diet. Nuts are good for you. They have the good fats. etc. etc. You have seen all the headlines. Which nuts are best for you? How much can you eat daily? All nuts (tree nuts and ground nuts) are good sources of monounsaturated fats (the good fat). An…
Nuts about Nuts
Win Over Cravings
We have all been there. You crave something and go in search for it. A lot of times it is the “sweet tooth” directing the cravings and the search. It could be after a meal or mid afternoon snack time or even late at night. Over the years of practice and experience from my clients…
“Super”Bowl: You Can be the Winner
Can’t believe it is February already! And the Super Bowl is almost here. No matter which teams are playing the game; most folks have a SuperBowl event planned. You know the deal: pizza, beer, nachos, seven-layer dip, chips, loaded potato skins etc. etc. Well, my family is no different in that we always participate in…
Snack Attack
Almost every day there are times when I am hungry but don’t really want a whole meal. This generally occurs mid-morning and especially mid-afternoon around 4 pm. Our bodies have a natural cycle and eating every 4 hours meets the needs. For those who are early risers and thus eat their breakfast early in the…
We All Scream For…
Last weekend we were celebrating my husband’s birthday. His favorite Blueberry Pie was on the menu. Blueberry Pie is best when served warm with simple vanilla ice cream. I am not a person who will buy ice cream routinely but for special occasions I give in. Especially when I know that there will be enough…
Mindfulness: Listen to Your Tastebuds
Being mindful includes listening to your body. When we are hungry (or sometimes just think we are) we need to ask ourselves “what am I hungry for?”. Answers can be hot, cold, sweet, spicy, salty, crunchy etc. These are all descriptions that speak to our senses. If we can satisfy this need we can gain…
Get in the Holiday Spirit!
Can you believe it is December already? The weather is sure beginning to feel like it. Everywhere you go you are reminded of the upcoming holiday(s) and ways to indulge. So how do you maintain control and stick to your plan? Here are four simple tips: Eat at home before you shop. Eating at home saves…
