by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 9, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Exercise, Weight Management
Fat on the body, like gas in a car, is stored energy. But when there is too much – especially around the middle – we tend to not like the way it looks. Unfortunately, it’s more than just tight pants; an expanding waistline can be seriously unhealthy. Excess belly...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Apr 25, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
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 strongly associated with a healthy weight....
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Apr 11, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
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 could grow a green-haired puppy, pig, or...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 28, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Cut out carbs! Carbs will make you fat! If you want to lose weight, don’t eat carbs! Sound familiar? This dieting rule has been around forever and I’ve heard it many times from my clients. Truth be told, carbohydrate is a macronutrient that we cannot live without. ...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 28, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
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, that includes waffles. Recipe below but first a bit about...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 14, 2018 | Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s that time of year again. Those big heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are everywhere. I’m sure you’ve heard that chocolate isn’t as bad for you as once believed. Chocolate has gotten a lot of media coverage in recent years because it’s believed that it may...