by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 14, 2022 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health
September is the month when most students return to school (if they haven’t already done so back in late August). That makes it a great time to rethink snacking and help the kids in your life make healthful choices for better concentration and optimal energy...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 27, 2022 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Without a doubt, I’m a huge fan of veggies – roasted, grilled, stir-fried, and raw. It doesn’t matter, I love them all. For some people though, preparing cooked vegetables is a hassle and they much prefer salad. I hear this from my clients on a regular basis. It’s...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 16, 2022 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Weight Management
The key component of a diet to lower cholesterol is a plant-rich eating plan. Include plenty of whole fruits and vegetables, unrefined whole grains, and protein mostly from plants. Aim for at least 75% plants and no more than 25% animals. This style of eating is...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 22, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
We all know that fruit is good for us, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that everyone (all of us) has a limited ability to absorb fructose, the main sugar found in fruit. In fact, it’s estimated that only half the population can completely absorb an amount...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 9, 2022 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
The unofficial start to summer is finally here! Memorial Day Weekend is already behind us and there are many more weekends ahead filled with outdoor parties and summer BBQs. It’s the perfect season to GET HEALTHY! Don’t let the summer weekends ruin your healthy...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 10, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat.” In other words, to be fit and healthy, you need to eat good food. And yet, even the healthiest of food won’t be properly digested by a poorly functioning intestinal tract; and this can lead to chronic...