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Category: Nutrition Tips

  • Eat Well – Moderation and Consistency are Key!

    Eat Well!  Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!

  • Foods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat!

       I have consistently read in the literature about cinnamon and cayenne pepper’s effects on metabolism. So, here is more information about these two super foods: CINNAMON  Improves insulin resistance and stabilizes blood sugar levels, contributing to weight loss More efficient at managing hunger and appetite Decreases free fatty acids and levels of low density lipoprotein…

  • Food Tips for Your Meals This Week!

    Add these spices to your meals to increase flavor and improve your health! And… Don’t forget to add your greens!

  • You Are What You Eat – Be Healthy!

    Eating healthy, nutrient-rich foods will make you feel lighter, leaner, and more fit! Yet, an occasional “splurge” is O.K. in moderation.   And, remember, moderate in moderation!

  • Eating Healthy Can Save You Money!

    People often choose to eat unhealthy foods because they think eating healthy is “too expensive” – Wrong! Eating healthy can actually save you money! Take a look at the info graphic below for some quick tips about how to eat healthy and on a budget! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!

  • A Nutty, Protein-rich Post Workout Smoothie

    Here is a sweet, nutty, and protein-rich smoothie to enjoy after your workout sessions this week! Banana Almond Smoothie             Ingredients 1 – 1/2 Frozen Bananas 1 /2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain) 1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (unsalted, crunchy or creamy) Honey (optional) Directions Blend…

  • Health Benefits of Fruit

    There are many positive attributes of fruit, each type offering different health benefits. However, it is important to note that fruit is a simple sugar and thereby digests and burns off quicker than its partner, complex carbohydrates.  With this said, I recommend eating the majority of your fruit servings earlier in the day.  The simple sugar…

  • The Not So Sweet Truth About Sugar

    How Much Sugar Is Too Much? Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to banish that stubborn, unwanted belly fat?  Do you endlessly perform one abdominal exercise after another with no visual improvement? Well, guess what? The excess sugar in your diet might be to blame! The popular statement “Abs are made in the kitchen” just…

  • How Foods Affect Our Bodies

  • A Nutrition Tip – The Difference Between Hemp, Chia, and Flax Seeds

    Hemp, Chia, and Flax Seeds Which seeds should you add to your diet, and what are their benefits? Hemp Seeds Hemp seeds are derived from the same Cannabis species as marijuana, however do not worry about testing positive for drugs after consuming these seeds.  The minuscule amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in hemp seeds make…