What: You walk up and down the vitamin aisle feeling totally confused. Asking yourself, should I buy vitamins? Are they really necessary? Are all brands created equal? Which formula is right for my body? Why: Why do you need to take vitamins if you eat a...
Today, kids eat 200 more calories a day than they did in 1977. That’s an extra pound of fat gained every 17 days. Combine that with the fact that our kids are less active today; and no wonder our kids are overweight and at higher...
WHAT: Are you happy? Are you surprised that I care? While you may think it an odd question, being happy can be a huge boost to your health. People who are happy have stronger immune systems, lower cholesterol levels and clearer arteries, and that’s just for starters!...
Ingredients: Rotisserie chicken Spinach salad Container of strawberries Dressing Ingredients: 1 rounded teaspoon grainy mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Add a tablespoon of honey if you’d like to make the dressing a bit sweeter. Directions: To make the dressing, combine mustard and vinegar in the...
Sit up straight! Okay, so you won’t actually lose 5 pounds, but you will look like it. Every inch you stand taller, you appear 5 pounds thinner. We sit at our computers hunched over, and as the day goes on, our posture gets even worse. When you...
What: By the time you finish reading this newsletter, another woman will die from heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men. Why: Heart disease is still considered a “man’s disease” so women may not take their symptoms as seriously as they...
Ingredients: 1 pound of halibut (or any mild white fish) 1 can of black beans, rinsed to remove excess sodium Container of salsa 1 lime Green salad Cheese, grated Tortillas Taco seasoning Directions: Add olive oil to a heavy pan and cook fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until almost done. Break...
What: You just tried on your favorite pants; only problem? Your dry cleaner must have shrunk them (ha-ha) because you can’t get them buttoned. Why: The holidays are over, and you’ve gained a bit of weight. Although, it’s not always fat that we gain, sometimes it...
Room color! Fast food restaurants are painted a warm orange/yellow color, which will fire up your hunger! Consider painting your dining room a cooler color, such as blue or green. Get out of the kitchen! After dinner go walk your dog, water a plant, or brush...
Ingredients: ½ chopped rotisserie chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon minced ginger root* 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced 1 cup packaged shredded cabbage and carrot mix (broccoli salad kit) 3 scallions, chopped on an angle ½ cup plum sauce* 2 cups basil leaves, loosely...