Some food manufacturers are doing a much better job in helping busy working families get a healthy dinner on the table.
In fact, the packaged salad category is large and growing very quickly. The category was $737 million in sales last year (52 weeks ending 3/28/15)...
Improve Your Health in 60 Seconds
When it comes to living a healthier life, we all know what we should be doing: eating better, exercising daily, and sleeping more. But when hectic schedules get in the way, living by these mantras can feel close to impossible...
After a long winter like the one we've had, it feels like we haven't seen summer in years. But I am here to tell you that summer IS coming. And we all know what that means, less fabric ☺ Shorts, dresses and bathing suits, oh my!
If you have found yourself in an exercise slump, and who could blame you, now is the time to pull yourself out. If you want to have a beach body this summer, you will need to start moving that body now. Here are some of my best tips to get over the exercise slump and prepare your body for swimsuit season.
1. Hang your bathing suit where you can see it – When I say this, I don't mean put it in the front of your closet. That's not enough. I mean, hang it over the full-length mirror you look at every day or put it next to your vanity. Put it somewhere you can't help but look and it will serve as a daily reminder that you will need to wear it soon.
2. Create a deadline – If you do not already have plans for this summer, such as a wedding or a vacation, use Memorial Day. It's on May 25 this year. Most of us do something on Memorial Day that involves swimming, barbecue and other people, so it is a great motivator. Start marking down the days on your calendar now. Better yet, start crossing off the days you have exercised between now and then.
3. If you get hungry, drink water – Drink water at the first sign of hunger and drink a few ounces about 20 minutes before each meal. Sometimes, our bodies mistake hunger for thirst, so this is a good way to keep from overeating when you were really just thirsty.
My LaCroix Lemonade is another great way to stay hydrated! Here's a 60 second video with the recipe:
When was the last time you had a good belly laugh? You know the kind I mean. If you were drinking milk, it probably would have come shooting out of your nose causing even more extreme fits of laughter. It is true that laughter is...
We've made it through the winter, some of us by the skin of our teeth, but it's not time to celebrate just yet. If you're like me, you've taken comfort in the fact that you've been able to hide behind a big old winter coat...
You know who is coming to visit soon, right? No, not your Aunt Margie again. It's that awful bunny with plans to destroy your diet with all of his tasty treats. And he couldn't come at a worse time! Less than two months before your...
PANCAKES? FOR BREAKFAST?
Obviously, this is not my first choice as a high energy breakfast; but they sure can be tempting. On my last trip to Hawaii, we went out to breakfast and I saw macadamia nut pancakes on the menu and really wanted them! However,...
You know the drill. It’s a new year and you vowed to give up sugar, carbs or alcohol. You decide to book a night out with your friends after work. You arrive at the restaurant starving and you order a glass of wine. It hits...
Last week I started a two part series on snacking. Have you noticed the "hangry" phenomenon in your household this week?
It's important to understand that "snacking" is no longer something that's frowned upon as long as it's GOOD snacking.
Good Snacking (Pros):
1. Takes the edge off...
Do you or your kids get grouchy when they go too long between meals? Well, it turns out there may be a scientific reason behind this phenomenon called feeling "hangry" (so hungry that you become angry). I've got some good news for you. You can...