A Chocolatey Treat

I’m a firm believer in listening to your body’s cravings and satisfying them with something healthy that will fulfill the craving.  Clients of mine are always asking for healthier chocolate options when their cravings hit.  Finding a natural, nutritious option is always a challenge. Well, I’ve just come up with a great option for that [...]

What’s the deal with Flax?

You’ve probably heard of flax seeds by now.  They’re popping up in ingredient labels on cereal, granola bars and breads.  So why are food companies adding this seed to their product? What are Flax Seeds? Also called linseed A brown or golden seed that comes from the fruit of the flax plant Each seed is [...]

Fighting the Winter Cold with Soup

Temperatures are dropping and as a result we’re turning to warm, comforting foods.  Before you turn to foods loaded with cheese, pasta and high fat meats, you may want to think again.  These traditional comfort foods are loaded with calories, fat and refined carbohydrates.  Instead, why not try some soup?!  Soup is warm, filling and [...]

Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Sun Dried Tomatoes

Try this recipe tonight and I promise you will not be disappointed!  It has 5 ingredients and is quick to make.  My husband yummed throughout the meal and said “I would pay for this at a restaurant” – he’s a very tough critic so that meant a lot! Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Sun [...]

An Easy Way to Save Fat Calories

I bought this oil mister at Williams Sonoma for $15 and it’s a great device to have in your kitchen for saving calories.  Basically you add your favorite oil plus herbs/spices and spray away!  Last night I used the oil on roasted cauliflower and roasted sweet potatoes.  It worked perfectly.  I find it’s easy to [...]

Is Chocolate Really Good for You?

You have probably heard chocolate listed as a superfood before due to its levels of antioxidants.  Is it really as good as it seems?  Let’s break it down: What is chocolate made of? The cacao tree is where chocolate comes from.  The beans are made into chocolate liquor which is then processed into cocoa solids [...]

What is a Healthy Body Weight?

Have you struggled to achieve your “ideal body weight?”  Where did you get this ideal number from in the first place?  Was it something you last achieved when you were in high school or college?  Is it a number you pulled out of thin air?  Did you look at BMI chart to determine it?  Did [...]

Energy Balance

Weight maintenance occurs when we are in something called energy balance. Energy balance simply means: Calorie Intake = Calorie Expenditure Calorie Intake is simply all the calories you eat and drink daily. Calorie Expenditure is a factor of three different things: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Physical Activity Thermic Effect of Food BMR: This is the [...]

Snacking on Crackers

All of my clients know that I’m a huge advocate of snacks for many reasons.  First, snacks are a way to get essential nutrients that you may be missing from your meals (ie dairy or fruit).  Snacks also help keep your hunger at bay, so you’re not ravenous at the next meal.  Lastly, snacks are [...]

Hunger vs. Appetite

I love talking about the difference between hunger and appetite.  Do you have any clue what the difference actually is?  Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re very different! Hunger is the physiological need for food. Appetite is the psychological desire for food.  So let’s see why understanding the difference between the two is actually [...]