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 | Jan 24, 2024 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
As the first month of the New Year 2024 winds down, let’s think about how we can weave meaningful choices into our daily routines. The notion of “New Year, New Me” can be quite overwhelming. So instead, let’s focus on small, consistent steps...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 20, 2023 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
One of the perks of living in New Jersey is this wonderful Hoboken Farms Marinara Sauce – the next best thing to homemade. This family-owned American company has organically grown from a local, outdoor farm market to an emerging national brand. Even if you don’t live...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 23, 2023 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Weight Management
Can you believe August is winding down? Summer is flying by as usual. Labor Day is right around the corner (yikes!) and the unofficial end of the summer season is almost here, but it’s still BBQ season. Let’s talk about healthy grill recipes and cook-out tips....