Mother’s Day Message: life without dieting is so much better
I only dieted (I mean seriously dieted to lose weight) once in my life, and it was such a negative experience. I was starving all the time! I felt deprived and miserable and to make things worse, I regained the few pounds I lost. I look back on it now and wonder,...
Stop stress eating with these 3 tips (+ stress busting foods)
Stress is one of the most common causes of overeating and weight gain. Can you relate? Your day gets busy, life feels overwhelming, and you find yourself (without much thought) inhaling some junk food because you think it’s going to make you feel better – and it does...
How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
It’s hard to believe that we are just about one month into the new year. Did you make a resolution for 2023? How’s it going so far? There’s something about the New Year that evokes a renewed optimism when it comes to losing weight and improving health. Desire and...
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
It’s that time of year when we become obsessed with pumpkin – pumpkin lattes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pancakes. And why not? Pumpkin is both savory and sweet making it the perfect addition for many recipes. Pumpkin is nutritious, low in calories, and supports a...
Could Fruit Be Giving You a Belly Ache?
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...
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