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All About Intermittent Fasting
Chances are you have heard about intermittent fasting, but you might not be exactly sure what it means or what to make of it. Consider this your introduction to all things intermittent fasting. What is Intermittent Fasting? You probably know about regular fasting which is taking a period of time to not consume any calories (as in NO eating). Intermittent fasting is when you limit your “eating windows” to specific hours of the day (or days of the week). It’s not really a diet — it’s more of a specific food schedule. You can generally still have calorie-free drinks like water, black coffee, and plain tea during fasting days/hours. Why…
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Why We Gain Weight & How to Avoid It In The New Year
The new year has begun and it’s time to move forward and start eating smarter in 2019! So, while your good intentions are at their highest, here is a quick look at some common diet saboteurs, along with strategies to overcome them: Having an “All-or-Nothing” Attitude – Being a perfectionist is a good thing, right? Not if it causes you to give up the second you have a slip which happens all too frequently when you set unreasonable expectations for yourself. Remember, you are not perfect. No one is. Don’t let the inevitable break from perfection cause you to throw in the towel altogether or cause you to tell yourself…
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7 Ways to Cut Sugar From Your Diet
While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a craving for a scoop of ice cream or margarita every so often, too much sugar has negative health effects and can be detrimental to weight loss. The FDA recommends getting no more than 10% of your daily calories from added sugars and defines them as sugars added during processing or packaging. This includes syrups, honey and concentrated fruit or vegetable juices with more sugar than would be expected from the same volume of 100% fruit or vegetable juice of the same type. Naturally occurring sugars in things like fruits, vegetables and dairy are much more nutritious than added sugars, because they come…
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6 Healthy Habits to Start Doing Today
Dropping pounds and maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t always require a massive lifestyle overhaul! Start with these six simple tips, and you will be well on your way: Lemon Water at Breakfast Some people claim it boosts metabolism; others say it promotes fat burning. While the jury is still out on those claims, I have found lemon water to be a fantastic tool for weight loss and maintenance. And while lemon water isn’t a proven weight-loss aid, it is a delicious way to get your H2O and hydration is key for keeping hunger at bay. Plus, a glass of cold, warm, or hot lemon water is a clean way to…
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Seafood Staples to Add to Your Grocery List This Week
If you made a checklist of the most valuable attributes for healthy foods to eat when you’re trying to lose weight, fish would hit on nearly every one. Seafood is nutrient-dense, so it delivers a high concentration of vitamins and minerals with few calories. Fish is also packed with protein, fueling your body for active days, but it is light on saturated fats, which is good for your heart. Seafood is also one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. For all of these reasons, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends you have two to three servings of…
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How To Curb Your Hunger
We know it can sometimes be tough to stick with a healthy eating plan, but fortifying yourself with nutritious, filling foods throughout the day can really help control your hunger. High-fiber foods, good fats, and lean protein (as well as acidic foods) all help to slow the digestion of the sugars in carbohydrates. When you include a variety of these foods in your diet, your body produces less insulin, which means fewer swings in blood sugar levels. It is these swings that are the cause of cravings and hunger in the first place. Want to curb your hunger? Read the tips below to learn how with healthy foods that are…
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Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle
When it comes to getting meals on the table, are you tired of: scrambling to make something decent out of what’s in your fridge resorting to compromise or convenience foods because you’re short on time battling weight gain and feeling discouraged that the family isn’t eating better wasting money on restaurants, food that goes bad, and too many last-minute grocery runs and feeling like cooking is a burden instead of a joy? I totally get it, because I’ve struggled with those very same things. But 2018 can be the year you take control of what your family is eating once and for all. You’ll have a plan that makes it…
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Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays
It’s that time of year when we wave the white flag of surrender and give up our healthy habits without a thought which ruins our weight loss achievements and crushes our willpower too, but it doesn’t have to be this way. By approaching the next few weeks with a can-do attitude, you can weather the calorie storm, enjoy the down time and feel great. Here are a few simple tips to get you through the holidays: Don’t Come Hungry to a Holiday Meal – During the next few weeks, you will be invited to many tasty meals. A classic mistake is not eating all day long to make room for…
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Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall means Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte and I am the first one in line the day they are released! I also know that as much as I love drinking this, it’s not something should I do all the time, so when I am having a craving, this single serve skinny version is perfect and easy to make at home! Here’s what you will need: Ingredients: 1 tbsp. sugar-free French vanilla powdered creamer 1 no-calorie sweetener packet 2 tsp. instant coffee granules 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin 1/2 cup light vanilla soy or almond milk 1/4 cup fat free whip topping Directions: Place powdered…
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One-Pot Tortellini Soup
If you had a busy day and don’t want to spend too much time thinking about dinner, this one pot tortellini soup is the answer. Bold Italian flavors simmering away in a clear broth makes for a bowl that’s perfect for chilly nights. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes in juice 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated whole-wheat cheese tortellini 2 cups baby spinach Directions: Heat the oil in a Dutch…