by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 6, 2017 | Eating for the Health of it, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Are you a snacker? Snacking is definitely a good thing as long as you’re smart about it. Eating a snack or two between meals can take the edge off your hunger so that you don’t overeat at meal time. The best healthy snacks provide a boost of energy during the day and...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 11, 2017 | Eating for the Health of it, Mindful Eating, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Has this ever happened to you? Not hungry, you walk into a room, see food, and grab some just because it’s there. That just happened to me yesterday. I wasn’t thinking about food or feeling hungry at all when I walked into the break room at my office and saw cookies...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 13, 2017 | Eating for the Health of it, Mindful Eating, Weight Management
As the new school year gets underway, I’ve been getting more calls than usual from parents wanting to schedule appointments for their children. This is the time of year when kids are visiting their pediatricians for immunizations and school-required physicals. Some...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 23, 2017 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Your body is home to trillions of tiny living creatures (aka bacteria) – and that’s actually a good thing. These healthy probiotic bacteria—particularly those in your gut—may improve digestion, boost immunity and—according to some preliminary studies — they may even...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 9, 2017 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Weight Management
Can you believe it’s August already? As usually, the summer is flying by. There’s only one more month (yikes!) before the official end to summer. What have you been up to this summer? I’ve been spending time outdoors hiking in the woods of New...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 19, 2017 | 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...