This guest blog is by Kaylie Chrismon. To read Kaylie's earlier blog, Healthify Your Breakfast, click here. A healthier lunch is easy when you swap this for that: iceberg lettuce salad →spinach and mixed baby greens salad ranch dressing →balsamic vinegar and olive oil white wrap →lettuce wrap creamy corn chowder →creamy potato soup cheeseburger →turkey burger chicken salad made with mayo →chicken salad made with greek yogurt sandwich with mayonnaise →sandwich with hummus side of chips →side of pretzels or veggie chips pasta salad →quinoa salad soda … [Read more...] about Healthify Your Lunch!
Diets Don’t Work – Healthier Eating Does!
Diet's Don't Work! I'm sure you've heard this line before. But, do you believe it? Most of my clients who struggle with body weight issues are wishing for a clear-cut, easier solution to losing weight. And, I sincerely wish this for them, too. 'Dieting' as in depriving yourself is typically a not-so-great way to go. Eating meager calories, blended concoctions that are bland and expensive or, worse yet, skipping meals rarely helps anyone achieve their weight goal. Here is an interesting article about why diets don't work, along with 2 solutions that can help the process along. Healthier … [Read more...] about Diets Don’t Work – Healthier Eating Does!
Less Sugary Dessert Ideas!
Do You Like Dessert? There are very few people I know who don't like dessert. And, quite often, sweet desserts are a huge issue for my clients. So, what's the solution? We work together and discuss how to cut back on sugar, one strategy being less sugary dessert ideas. It's not just my clients, though. On a personal note, my son adores sweets and so I've been on the watch for less sugary dessert ideas for years! Here is my list of less sugary dessert ideas. If you doubt that what's on my list will satisfy your sweet tooth then at least try it before you ditch it. I'm pretty sure you'll … [Read more...] about Less Sugary Dessert Ideas!
Salt Sense
Learning Salt Sense What do you know about salt? Do you think about it before sprinkling salt onto your food? Sorting out salt information is just about as easy as reciting the alphabet backwards - fast. Most of us like the flavor of salt but we are more-or-less confused about how it might affect our health. How can Salt Affect Health? Too much salt can aggravate high blood pressure and put a sensitive person at higher risk for heart disease. Too much salt can worsen diseases of the heart such as congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Too much salt can be a sign … [Read more...] about Salt Sense
Celebrate National Whole Grains Month!
This guest blog is by Danielle Cushing. To celebrate National Whole Grain Month, let’s figure out whole grains, where to find them, and how to use them. What is a whole grain? In short, whole grains are more nutrient-rich than refined grains. Refined grains lose some of their minerals, B vitamins, and antioxidants during processing. Whole grains retain all of these and are also higher in fiber and high-quality protein. For more information about whole grains, check out the Whole Grains Council. Where in the grocery store will I find whole grains? 1. Many of your whole … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Whole Grains Month!
Banana Split with a Healthy Twist!
Discovering a Healthier Banana Split Take it from me, there is a twist on the traditional banana split that you need to try - immediately. When I needed to use up a ripe banana a few nights ago, I hit the jackpot of delicious, nutritious and fun. Isn't it funny how impromptu can turn out so well?! A Banana Split can be Breakfast, Snack or Dessert For breakfast, this banana split with a healthy twist will do the job. Filling and good for your body, it will give you energy and focus all morning. For other options on healthier breakfast choices, here is my earlier blog called, Healthy … [Read more...] about Banana Split with a Healthy Twist!