Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge, searching for something to eat—even when you're not physically hungry? Or maybe you’ve made food choices that left you feeling frustrated, guilty, or out of control. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults report struggling with weight loss, and [...]
Creating a healthier lifestyle is a goal that many of us share, but sticking to those goals is often the challenging part. Whether you're trying to improve your diet, exercise regularly, or simply feel more energized each day, the key lies in sustainable habits. That’s where working with a habit change coach and a health [...]
Building lasting confidence often starts with the simplest of actions—small wins. If you're looking to make positive, sustainable changes in your life, working with a healthy lifestyle coach like me can be the key. Consistently practicing small, achievable habits can make a massive difference over time. As your habit change coach, I'm here to [...]
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have been an American favorite since the 1920s. Thanks to the invention of sliced bread, this simple meal became a go-to option for families, especially during the Great Depression. But while peanut butter contains protein, vitamins, and minerals, the health risks of peanut butter may outweigh its benefits if consumed [...]
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean measuring food or counting calories. The Visually Balanced Meal Guide makes it simple to create balanced meals using just your hands as a guide. This easy method helps with portion control, meal planning, and developing healthy eating habits, providing the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. [...]
The Secret to Feeling Full While Eating Less If you’ve ever tried cutting calories only to end up hungry and tired, you’re not alone. The key to long-term weight management isn’t just eating less — it’s eating the right balance of foods that keep you full and energized. The trick? Choosing low glycemic foods that [...]
Are Grains Making Us Fat? Grains like wheat, corn, barley, and rye—along with many gluten-free substitutes—are fueling today’s health crisis. These foods are high in carbohydrates and rank high on the glycemic index, spiking blood sugar and triggering excess insulin. Over time, constant insulin surges can lead to: Stubborn weight gain and belly fat [...]
When you’re feeling depressed, studies show that eating more fish can be helpful. It’s the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon (also herring and sardines), that gives you such a boost. The fact that fish also offers other nutrients such as vitamin D and selenium, and that they are high in protein and [...]
Our whole life we’ve all been told how healthy dairy is for us because it builds strong bones. I’m sure you thought that dairy was the best way to get your calcium, right? Well, here’s the real scoop on dairy. Dairy is a Poor Choice for Calcium Animals have strong bones and they don’t consume [...]
Since you can’t trade your body in and get a new, “perfect” one in time for summer, you have to work with what you’ve got. To make your car run better, you follow the recommendations of your mechanic and the owner’s manual. That’s the same idea with your body, to look and feel better you [...]
Before we even get to the tips, did you know that the path you follow in the grocery store could help you eat right and avoid weight gain? When shopping, the healthiest foods are always around the perimeter of the store (fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, fish, poultry, eggs and meat). These are [...]
A very healthy and easy way to prepare a salmon meal! This meal combines foods that yield the best combination of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to sustain favorable blood sugar levels to give you more energy, mental clarity, and body fat loss. Prep time: 13 mins Cook time: 17 mins. Total: 30 mins. Serves: 2 [...]
Going gluten-free doesn’t always mean eating healthy. Learn how to avoid processed gluten-free junk food, hidden sugars, and GMOs for a healthier diet.
The key to losing weight and having more energy is eating the right foods in the right balance. The easiest way to create this balance is to use my Favorable Food List of low Glycemic Index foods that I shared with you last week. The Favorable Food List includes a wide variety of proteins, healthy fats [...]
Lose weight fast using a great tool called the Favorable Food List that I created to make it really easy. The Favorable Food List helps you choose foods low on the Glycemic Index - and as I described in my earlier blog post on eating the right balance of foods - the balance and pairings [...]
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