Tex-Mex Bean and Chicken Burrito
February is for love and heart health! It’s American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans? Each year, more than two million heart attacks and strokes take place resulting in 800,000 deaths. Research shows that one in...
A Healthy Gut is Essential to a Healthy Weight
Okay, I’m about to throw you a curve ball. Ready? It’s possible that the reason you are having such a hard time losing weight is because the bacteria living inside your gut are out of balance. Until recently, it was assumed that these bacteria (our microbiome)...
How to make your resolution stick this year
There’s something about the New Year that evokes a renewed optimism when it comes to improved health and weight loss. It doesn’t seem to matter that we abandoned last year’s resolution a few weeks in; we feel that it’s worth giving it another go. Make your resolution...
Could lack of sleep be the reason you’re gaining?
Sleep is important for many aspects of health, including your weight. Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep tend to gain more weight including unhealthy belly fat. Sleep deprivation causes changes to hormones that regulate hunger and appetite. A...
10 Holiday Eating Tips (+ simple recipe tweaks)
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a...
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