Temptations Intentional eating is not a new concept, but we seem to have forgotten the benefits of being intentional about life in general and also about our food and nutrition. Throughout our day, we have many temptations that lure us away from eating health and taking care of our bodies well. Think about your typical day. How often do you see, smell, or consider a not so healthy food options? In my typical day, I come across temptations like this at least 6-8 times each day! How can we help…
Benefits of keeping a food record Food records can give you great insight into your own eating patterns and habits. Are you a snacker? Is there a time of day you tend to overindulge. Is there a place you go to when you overeat? Are your days of the week different than your weekends? Are you an evening snacker? Grazer? You can learn so much about yourself by spending a few moments each day to reflect on what you are eating! Food records will help you learn about food intolerances…
I had the honor last night to speak for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Cancer Survivorship Seminar. We had some other amazing speakers last night also including Dr. Arana Yi, Anastasia Estocin, and Kathryn Fearnside. It was a wonderful evening of good food and fellowship with fellow survivors. A special thank you to the LLS for organizing this wonderful event! http://www.lls.org/who-we-are/about Healthy Lifestyle My portion of the seminar was of course on good nutrition both during chemotherapy and also after chemotherapy in the context of improving quality of life and length…
“Comparison is either wallowing or boasting, neither of which is helpful.” –John Piper What would it be like if you never compared yourself to anyone else? Ever. Again. What if you ate to nourish your body for energy, health, and well-being? What if you stopped worrying about your weight and focused on eating healthy? I think the world would be a much different place. It seems we are never happy where we are, and we are always trying to look better. The images of what beautiful is go through our…
What are sugar alcohols? Sugar alcohols are found in many “sugar free” foods and low sugar or low calorie foods and beverages. These products include sugar-free gum and candy, no sugar added ice creams, yogurts, and puddings, and some baked goods. Their chemical structure consists of a simple carbohydrate attached to an alcohol group. Some examples include lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, and erythritol. You can identify them by the -ol at the end of their name on the food label. There has been a recent increase in the consumption…
Better sleep= Less weight More and more research is confirming that there is an inverse relationship when it comes to sleep and weight. In general, this means, the less you sleep, the more you weigh. Experts agree that adults should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Some of us may have trouble getting in these much needed hours. Here are 10 tips to help you achieve this goal. Number 6 is so important for me! I didn’t even know I was a light sleeper until I had this…
The number one reason you are failing to meet your health goals is… “But it was just a small bite” You keep your meals healthy. You choose whole foods most of the time. You cook at home a lot, and avoid eating out too often. You manage your calories at meals and snacks. You are physically active most days. So why can’t you reach your health goals? Whether it is weight loss, fat loss, muscle building, or just wanting to be healthier, tasting is the number one reason you might…
In Season is Best for Vegetables I find it very helpful to increase the amount of vegetables I eat if I can purchase fresh, high quality vegetables for a reasonable price. Much of my success in this has come from eating vegetables that are in season. Benefits of purchasing produce go beyond just saving money. When you purchase foods that are locally in season, you will find they retain more nutrients. This is because they were more recently harvested closer to you. This is beneficial to your overall health and…
We are just about 1 week into our New Year’s Resolutions. Did you make one this year? Was it health related? Was it weight related? If you are like 95% of Americans, you make your weight loss resolutions, stick with it for a week or so, and then fall back into your old habits. So what do people do that are truly successful with managing their weight? They eat a balanced breakfast every morning. Notice some key words here. Balanced and Every. That’s right, balanced means it includes both carbohydrates…
What the Health? Sorting out the TRUE Nutrition Claims If you haven’t watched this documentary, you don’t have to in order to gain some insight from this article. In fact, it isn’t necessarily a documentary I would recommend. They do make some interesting and thought provoking points throughout, however, they do it with an underlying sense of extremism, fear mongering, and they do it all with an emotional twist. This is the point of the movie: A vegan diet is the most healthful and least problematic for the environment and…
