If you tried to recall everything you ate and drank yesterday, chances are you would forget a thing or two, and that’s completely normal. Unless you consciously set out to think through everything you put in your mouth, it’s easy to forget about a free sample at the market, a
I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar for a while, for cooking, marinating and on salads. I ran into a friend in Whole Foods one day and I inspected her shopping cart, out of habit lol! She had a bottle of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Spice drink. She said
Low carb, low fat, no sugar, low calorie…it can all be very confusing. What is the best diet? It’s simple; healthy clean eating that is realistic to maintain throughout a lifetime along with daily physical activity. It is important to understand and include all major nutrients in daily eating for
Whether or not Smoothie King smoothies are healthy depends on your individualized health goals. In general, commercial smoothies contain a wide variety of ingredients, making some options better than others. The challenge when choosing any smoothie is to find options that meet your nutritional needs. Fortunately Smoothie King offers a
While preparing meals at home is ideal, it is not always practical with busy schedules or travel. Dining out in moderation can be less damaging to a healthy lifestyle with the right nutritional knowledge. Subway is a popular sandwich chain that has some low-calorie and low-fat sandwiches and salads. The
Menopause can be a long, difficult transition for many women. It can begin in some women as early as there thirties and symptoms can last for years. Dealing with these changes myself for years, I have searched for ways to ease the uncomfortable changes with menopause. Aside from hormone therapy,
With a Starbucks on almost every corner and inside hotels and airports, it is a common stop for a pick me up beverage or light snack. Years ago, before I was educated on health and nutrition, I had a daily Starbucks routine. On my way to the office in the
Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat everything from headaches to depression.Green tea contains B vitamins, folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium, caffeine and other antioxidants, notably catechins. All types of tea – green, black and oolong – are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Fresh leaves
In 2004 I made a decision to change my life. My weight loss journey was more than just changing my appearance. It taught me how to love life, and more important, love who I am. Exercise and nutrition are a natural medicine. It’s not just about weight loss or building