Do you know your WHY ? Three big holidays of the year are fast approaching: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. And we all know what that means: feasting on prime rib, roast turkey, honey-baked ham, starchy potatoes, stuffing, and...

Halloween is a tempting time of the year with candy around the house, office, and school. Halloween is that sweet time of year when children can collect and eat as much candy as they want. Based on the nutrition labels...

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what if eating breakfast makes you HUNGRIER than if you ate nothing? You try to do the right thing and pour yourself a bowl of healthy...

Come lunch time, many people find themselves heading to the nearest fast food joint for a hurried meal—and often load up with carb- or salt-heavy foods that make them sleepy or bloat the body. If you are trying to eat...

Cheat Day… YAY OR NAY?? One of the first questions people ask me when they begin changing their nutrition habits is “When do I get to eat my favorite food again, when do I get a cheat day?” It’s as...

Are You Making These Breakfast Mistakes? We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and studies have shown that this is not a myth. Those who skip breakfast tend to eat more calories throughout...

Fad Diets – False Promises and Magic Bullets Many people turn to fad diets either in desperation or looking for a quick-fix to their weight loss problems. In this article I’ll show you why the only “diet” you need is...

Diet Shakes: Sipping to Slimness Diet shakes are called meal replacements by dietitians because, in theory, drinking one shake is intended to replace one whole meal. Other types of meal replacements are nutritional bars and pre-packaged entrees. But do meal...

Fuel Your Fitness: Pre and Post Workout Nutrition So you’ve committed to an exercise program! Good for you! But did you know that you can boost your results and energy level with just a few simple changes in your diet?...

Are You Afraid Of Eating Fruit Because Of Its Sugar Content? During a client session, my client dismissed the health benefits of fruit because, as she put it, “it’s full of sugar”.  You won’t be surprised to hear this wasn’t...