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Valentines Day? Eat Some Chocolate (Dark, that is)

Posted: 02/14/2012

Its Valentines Day!  That means chocolate upon chocolate upon chocolate!  Fortunately, you know the word MODERATION.  While I am not advocating you to gorge all day on these sweets, I am telling you to enjoy the holiday and have a few dark chocolate bits.Dark chocolate constitutes anything over 65% cocoa.  These are the ones that will give you some benefit...

Avocado Cheesecake

Posted: 02/07/2012

I LOVE cheesecake.  So when I found this healthy recipe for a cheesecake, I had to make it!  Dont let the avocado part scare you, you cant taste it.  Try this out and enjoy a HEALTHY cheesecake (yes, its possible).Avocado CheesecakeIngredients: Bag of finely crushed pecans or walnuts Half a stick of Smart Balance 50/50 butter blend with omega-3 1.5...

Flourless Pizza!

Posted: 02/03/2012

The Super Bowl is here!  Usually, this day involves a ton of pizza AND drink.  I have been telling my clients about a flourless pizza that I have been making the past month, using cauliflower as the crust!  Suprisingly, it tastes amazing!So hang up the phone, no ordering unhealthy pizza, try this easy recipe instead!CRUST:1/2 LARGE head cauliflower (or 1 1/2 cups...

Love Pasta? No Problem!

Posted: 01/10/2012

Coming from an Italian family, I grew up on pasta Sundays.  Over the years, as my diet has evolved into a more gluten free, no bread/pasta, type, I have taken out pasta completely.However, just the other day as I was walking down one of the areas more marketable grocery store, I came across quinoa pasta.  I had to give it a shot!  Quinoa is sprouted grain but is...

Vitamin D and Winter!

Posted: 12/23/2011

It's that time of the year again.  It's dark when you leave for work, and dark on your drive home.  Catching some rays just is not in your winter schedule!  Don't worry though, we can counteract some of the negative affects of little sunlight.There are many changes to the environment that we must deal with.  Everyone knows they should be exercising, eating...

Limit The Holiday Booze

Posted: 12/20/2011

The Holidays are here!  Along with great food and family, drinks are usually a common occurrence of our celebrations.  Making the right drink choices is key when it comes to controlling your calorie intake.  Obviously, a diet mixed drink is a better choice than some of the traditional holiday drinks (eggnog), BUT they still contain calories even though you are...

Holiday Drinks

Posted: 12/01/2011

The holidays are here! And so are the extra calories from food and drink!  One of America's pastimes drinks that packs a whooping calorie punch is eggnog.  Per 4oz., eggnog is approximately shelling out 130 calories.  Imagine what a typical sized drink (PLUS some brandy, eh hem) brings in total calories?Eggnog tastes excellent, so don't feel like you aren't allowed...

Hallo....Ween Off The Candy

Posted: 10/25/2011

With Halloween right around the corner, temptation follows in the form of sweets!  How do we make it through the weekend (or month) without ransacking the children’s candy stash?  Here are a few simple guidelines to follow that will help curb those cravings! 1.  If you buy candy to hand out, buy the kind you don’t enjoy! 2.  Give yourself a limit...

How Much Water Should I Take In??

Posted: 07/22/2011

We are in the middle of a heat wave!  How much water should we take in to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke?  Activity levels definately influence how much water we should consume.  For my clients, the low end I recommend is 64 fl oz per day.  Adding in activity, it should be even more! Not taking in enough water puts you in a state of dehydration, which...

Benefits Of Fish Oil

Posted: 05/17/2011

A multi vitamin is commonplace amongst individuals who are trying to stay healthy.  The latest supplement that is starting to garner extra attention (for good reason), is fish oil.  Supplementing with fish oil has been shown to:1. Improved insulin sensitivity2. Improved blood circulation3. Reduced inflammation4. Improved brain function5. Lower triglycerides (bad cholesterol)Adding...