by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 23, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
With Halloween upon us and Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkins are everywhere. Jack-o-Lanterns and pumpkin pie are a big part of the traditions during this time of year. But did you know that pumpkins are actually a type of squash?! That’s right; they are...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 9, 2013 | Weight Management
You’ve seen them advertised on TV, read about them in books, magazines, and on the internet: diet products and plans with results that are amazing, breakthrough, and nothing short of miraculous. But should you part with your money and try what seems to be too...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 25, 2013 | Weight Management
Do you ever wonder how much protein you should be eating every day? I get this question often, especially from my clients who are trying to lose weight. Here’s your answer. To get an estimate of how much protein you should be eating, you can do a quick calculation by...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 18, 2013 | Weight Management
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” How about, “An apple a day keeps the fat away?” According to a recent study done at the University of Iowa, a natural substance (ursolic acid) found in apple peels can...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 4, 2013 | Weight Management
Have you ever hit a weight loss plateau? If you have, you know how frustrating it can be to stop losing weight even though you are putting in the same effort. The fact is most people hit at least one (usually more than one) plateau during their weight loss journey –...