by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 14, 2025 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 23, 2025 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Although not every person of size is a candidate for weight loss medication, many who have never been able to achieve a healthy weight are having success for the first time in their lives with GLP-1 agonist therapy such as Ozempic and Wegovy. They are now able to stop...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 11, 2024 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others. This time of year can be hard on our mental health, but there are ways to cope. Evidence suggests that in addition to impacting our...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 9, 2024 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Dietary fat is essential for good health. Fat supplies your body with energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, and provides many other health benefits. It is important to include fat in your weight management eating plan. Remember, dietary fat alone does...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 21, 2024 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
If you’re like most people, you’ve eaten at Wendy’s, McDonalds, Burger King, and other fast-food restaurants plenty of times. Restaurants like these are known for serving “fast food” and yet often they are not fast at all. Think about it. The last time you went to a...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 30, 2024 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s summertime! The time of year when summer fruits are ripe, available, least expensive, and most delicious. And often, they are locally grown and bursting with flavor and nutrition. A diet rich in fruits (and vegetables) provides a multitude of health benefits....