by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 12, 2024 | Holidays, Recipes for Health
I want to acknowledge and honor all the women out there who are mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, pet mothers, and surrogate mothers for all the amazing work you do to nurture your families. It takes a lot of courage, effort, time, and love (of course!) to be a...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Apr 17, 2024 | Holidays, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Smoothies seem super healthy, but they may not be all that nutritious. Add too much fruit and the sugar calories will add up quickly. Add too little protein and you will lack energy and feel hungry in no time. Use these tips to make a nutritious and filling smoothie...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 13, 2024 | Holidays, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a delicious healthy green smoothie (a.k.a. Shamrock Shake). The recipe is below but first, let’s talk about a strategy to help you manage your weight. Do you find that you eat faster than everyone else at the table? Are you always...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 14, 2024 | Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 6, 2023 | 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 | Jun 14, 2023 | Eating for the Health of it, Holidays, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Father’s Day is almost here! I’ve got an awesome gift for you to celebrate the day, but first some words of wisdom from one parent to another. As dads and moms, we have such a powerful influence over our kids when it comes to eating. What we eat, when we eat, where...