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Category Archives: Recipes for Health
5 easy no-cook summer dinner recipes
For many people, one of the barriers of eating healthy is cooking – especially on hot summer days when turning on the stove is out of the question. Understandable, for sure! But, there’s no reason to let this get in … Continue reading
The benefits of eating beets (+ salad and dessert recipes)
Like all vegetables, beets (aka, beetroot) make a wonderful addition to your healthy weight plan. They are high in antioxidants and an array of important micronutrients including folate, manganese, potassium and vitamin C. One cup of beets contains just 59 calories … Continue reading
Is corn okay to eat? The answer may surprise you.
Fresh sweet corn on the cob is one of my favorite seasonal vegetables. It’s so delicious and yet corn has the reputation of being a food to avoid – especially by dieters. Fortunately this bad reputation is unwarranted. Corn (which … Continue reading
Get Your 28-Day Summer Refresh Meal Plan
Are you struggling to lose those extra pounds you gained over the winter? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been hearing this lately from quite a few of my clients. It’s frustrating; and what’s worse is the feeling of sluggishness and … Continue reading
Burn more calories by eating whole grains + Summer Salad Recipe
Have you been told to cut out carbs (aka, grains) in order to lose weight? Well, get this? According to a recent study, whole grains increased weight loss by decreasing the number of calories retained during digestion, while simultaneously speeding … Continue reading
Which vegetables are best for weight loss?
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that vegetables are good for you. But which ones are best when it comes to managing your weight? Research shows that vegetables with a higher fiber content or lower glycemic load are more … Continue reading
Can chia seeds help you lose weight?
Remember those ch-ch-ch-chia commercials years ago for Chia Pets? As a kid I found them so intriguing. They were selling kits that included a little terracotta pot and a small packet of black seeds. In just a few days, you … Continue reading
Are you a speed eater? Tips to help you slow down (+Shamrock Shake recipe)
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a delicious healthy green smoothie (a.k.a. Shamrock Shake). The recipe is down below but first, let’s talks about how quickly you’re eating. Do you find that you eat faster than everyone else … Continue reading
Power grain waffle recipe + healthy carb tips
March is National Nutrition Month. It’s a great month to EAT CARBS! In honor of NNM (and the health of your body!), I encourage you to eat carbs. But not just any carbs –the healthy ones of course and yes, … Continue reading