by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 19, 2016 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
I only dieted (I mean seriously dieted to lose weight) once in my life, and it was such a negative experience. I was starving all the time! I felt deprived and miserable and to make things worse, I lost maybe a pound. I look back on it now and think, “What was I...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Apr 20, 2016 | Eating for the Health of it, Sugar-Free, Weight Management
Without a doubt, the cards were stacked against me growing up. My mother and grandmother were morbidly obese, other relatives were overweight, and our eating environment was not what I would call healthy. Meals mostly revolved around white bread with margarine, jelly...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 10, 2016 | Eating for the Health of it, Sugar-Free, Weight Management
Stress is one of the most common causes of overeating and weight gain. Can you relate? Your day gets busy, life feels overwhelming, and you find yourself (without much thought) inhaling a sugary fatty “treat” because you think it’s going to make you...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 13, 2016 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health
Now, let’s Get Cooking! Here are a few cooking tips and tricks to help you get a tasty meal on the table in no time and feel good about what everyone is eating. 1. Plan Ahead You’ll be more efficient and prepare healthier meals by planning ahead. Pick a...
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....