While many people do lack the knowledge to make the right nutritional choices, the observation from my own experience with past overeating habits is that the greatest challenge most overeaters face is simply to stop eating once they start. Sometimes … read more

It is necessary to consume some amount of fat to be healthy. Fats are vital because they help with nutrient absorption, nerve transmission and maintaining cell membrane integrity. However, excessive amounts of fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and … read more

Well, the answer is a resounding YES!! Fiber does something wonderful. It slows the digestive process thereby making you feel full longer. Fiber contains bulk rather than calories. This means that when you eat high fiber foods you tend to … read more

Research shows that we sometimes reach for food simply because we need hydration. Among its other benefits, water plays a major part in weight loss. Since water contains no calories, it can serve as an appetite suppressant and helps the … read more

While everyone debates whether counting calories is the way to weight loss, our bodies are busy balancing our energy (calorie) intake with our energy usage. Calories are something that we should all monitor. This is why a food and exercise … read more

I am a type 2 diabetic and morbidly obese – ugh. At my three month appointment Tuesday my Doctor said “you are killing yourself”. My sugar is too high, my cholesterol is too high, my blood pressure is too high. … read more

Being healthy, and as a result losing weight, is not a “diet” but a lifestyle. I want to encourage and direct you to that place where cravings for processed foods, sugars, and fats are not the “norm”. I want to … read more

Many people have asked me, “When is the best time to exercise?” My answer is, “Whenever you can.” Research shows that there are many benefits to exercising in the morning. Exercise revs up your metabolism and can help keep you … read more

Want to add more fish to your meals?  Try this.  Wash and drain some white tuna (for a less “fishy” taste) and mix with safflower mayo and dill or sweet pickle relish. Put a scoop of tuna salad atop a salad of all the vegetables you like.  Serve your favorite dressing in a small dish on the side and dip your fork into dressing before taking a fork full of salad.  Watch those really high-fat dressings!

Planning…planning…planning! An important first step to being healthy and losing weight is to plan. Whether you are talking about eating healthy or starting an exercise routine, you will not succeed without making a plan and sticking to it! This is … read more