by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 18, 2015 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
Consciously or not, the average American consumes 28 teaspoons of added sugars a day – that’s more than 90 pounds of sugar per year. The American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar to just 100 calories per day (6 teaspoons) and men to 150...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 11, 2015 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
I get asked this question all the time. What do you think of juicing? The short answer – it can play a beneficial role in any wellness program if used properly. Drinking a nutritious juice every once in a while (even everyday) can be healthy, but it can also do more...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 10, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Weight Management
When presented with all of the beloved family recipes and tasty dishes expected at any holiday get-together, it can become difficult to say “no.” Good news: you don’t have to! Here are a few simple tips to make the holiday season more healthful and...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 20, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s totally possible to have healthful and fun holiday celebrations. The key is to focus on balance and avoid overindulgence. Go ahead and eat some cookies or other holiday treats — just don’t eat everything in sight. Enjoy the treats you really love in...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 11, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
One of the best ways to eat healthier and avoid weight gain during the holidays this year is to plan weekly trips to the grocery store. That’s right. Go shopping. I suggest you book an appointment for yourself each week (write it in your planner) to go grocery...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 15, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
There are many ways to lose weight – some sensible, others not so much. In fact, the internet is loaded with tons of ridiculously bad advice on how to slim down. Despite what you hear in the media, the basics of achieving a healthy weight haven’t changed all that much...