Nothing better then a warm cup on a crisp, "chili" autumn night Adding extra-lean turkey as your source of protein as opposed to ground beef is a heart healthier choice; low-sodium vegetable broth is another great alternative to eat cleaner, by reducing sodium intake! READ MORE & Enjoy!
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Read MoreLet’s be REAL. Halloween is around the corner and whether you have kids or not, bite-sized Halloween candy is everywhere. From people bringing it to work, to seeing it at the grocery stores on sale, it’s unavoidable and easy to be tempted! So, I dug deep into my womanly self to not think about how much I love chocolate and came up with strategies to help you with candy cravings. Trust me, I’ll be using these strategies too. Here are 5 Easy Tips To Help Curb your Halloween Candy Cravings. Tip #1: Swap The Junk For A Healthier Snack Part of the lure of Halloween sweets is the deceiving nature of bite-sized candies: Eating small pieces doesn’t feel as fattening right? But then you realize that you have eaten more than one. However, you can still enjoy that mouth-popping satisfaction; by swapping the junk for a healthier snack like almonds. You can even create your own trail mix and add some raisins for sweetness. Remember, nuts can be high in fat, so be sure to eat them in moderation. Tip #2: Avoid Temptation at Work Prepare for the dreaded candy bowl by keeping healthy snacks at your desk or nearby. Need a quick sweet fix? Slice a banana into pieces and place on a tray in the freezer for 20 minutes. Throw pieces in a plastic bag, and store in your work freezer. Eat as a sweet cool treat to satisfy your tempted sweet tooth.
Read MoreAs a nutritionist, so often, people ask me why they always feel hungry, even though they tell me they “eat healthy.” That is always a complicated question to answer and the right response is not usually the same for everyone. There are so many variables, but there are some universal truths that anyone can apply to their own habits.
Read MoreWe all want to age better and have a dynamic lifestyle for a long as possible. We also want to make the best possible choices in how we enjoy our years with our family and friends. Current research has provided a dramatic demonstration of how those very personal choices affect our health. Two important ideas emerge from this information:
Read MoreWhen you think of Halloween, what comes to mind…? Is it trick-or-treating for candy with your kids? Is it throwing costume parties for your friends? Is it telling ghost stories around the campfire? Is it carving pumpkins? Is it all of the above? These Halloween recipes are sure to delight! Halloween is a time for superstition, entertainment, and fun! It is such a popular holiday for families around the United States, which makes it an ideal time to celebrate; and what better way to do this than to host a party for your closest friends. Before you go out trick-or-treating with your kiddos, invite your friends over for a costume party of your own to celebrate this spooky time of year. Keep in mind not all parties have to serve unhealthy foods in order for your guests to be impressed. These healthy Halloween food and drink ideas are great way to “treat” the company you will be having over at your house.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you measured out a 5-ounce glass of wine? That’s right, it turns out there are more than three glasses of wine to a bottle. In fact, most 5-ounce pours have 125 calories: over 625 calories per bottle.
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