For those of us who are constantly on the go, finding the time to cook healthy meals can seem like an impossible task. Who has time to stand in front of a stove? Enter the slow cooker. The slow cooker is an underutilized tool for healthy eating. Which is surprising, because there are so...
What Your ADHD Child Should be Eating
I’m going to veer a little off the topic of general health and discuss a topic that is of personal interest to me – diet and ADHD. I know there are many parents out there who, like me, are trying to find ways to help an ADHD child be more successful. Many have tried...
The Importance of Food Diaries
I often have people enlist my help for weight loss because they feel they are doing everything right and still not losing weight. The first question I ask is “How much are you eating?”. And almost every time, I get an answer that begins with “I think”. Rarely does someone with this problem know...
Dealing with Gym Intimidation
This time of year, the gym becomes full of new people looking to get in shape for the new year. If you are one of them, you find the gym a little intimidating. Many new people deal with this intimidation. Comparing themselves to others who have been working out longer. Perceiving that they are...
Healthy Diets Don’t Have to be Boring
Happy New Year! You’ve made the resolution to lose weight and eat healthier, but aren’t looking forward to the “diet”. For most, that word conjures up images of boiled chicken, plain vegetables, and plain rice. But just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to give up taste! Spices have next to no...