by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 13, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
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...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 30, 2019 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
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)...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 15, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
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...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 19, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
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...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 5, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Holidays, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health
‘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...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 10, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
With Halloween coming up and Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkins are everywhere. Jack-o-Lanterns and pumpkin pie are a big part of the traditions during this time of year. But did you know that pumpkins are actually a type of squash?! That’s right; they...