by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 14, 2016 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
I’m fortunate to have a very thoughtful neighbor who delivers a festively-wrapped package of Candied Roasted Nuts to my door every holiday season. She makes them herself with tender loving care – and lots of sugar! They are super sweet and I love them, but...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 9, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
Plants are the absolute foundation of a healthy diet, providing all sorts of nutrients and fibers that play a role in disease prevention. Eating more plants tends to displace higher-calorie foods, balancing your diet and controlling hunger. Making veggies part of your...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 6, 2013 | Exercise, Weight Management
One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you push yourself to exercise more, you will lose weight. And yet, often this is not the case. Obesity research shows that the role of exercise in weight loss has been wildly overstated. In fact,...
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...