by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 9, 2015 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Holidays, Weight Management
Holiday indulgences can result in more than gaining a few extra pounds. Fatty sweet cookies, pies, and candy as well as excess calories and alcohol can lead to a spike in your triglycerides. Why should this concern you? It may be putting you at risk for heart disease....
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 26, 2014 | Weight Management
If you think that a calorie is a calorie — and it doesn’t matter whether they come from cookies or carrots – then it’s time to rethink what you’re thinking about calories. Contrary to what you may have heard, all calories are NOT created equal. Believing that...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 21, 2012 | Weight Management
For thousands of years, people living along the Mediterranean coast have enjoyed a lifestyle that includes leisurely dining, plenty of exercise, and a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats. This way of eating and living has been linked to numerous health benefits...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 7, 2012 | Weight Management
Eating lots of vegetables every day will help you lose weight quicker. Veggies are low in calories, high in volume and packed with critically important nutrients. They fill you up without loading you down with fat and calories. And when your stomach is filled up with...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 24, 2012 | Weight Management
Lose Weight and Feel Full with Fewer Calories. Does this claim sound like another quick-fix diet promise with a disappointing ending? I can understand why you might feel that way, but believe me, this is not a gimmick. Not only is it a legitimate claim, it’s simple...