Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Diets are obsolete, right? We know that they just don’t work long-term. Yet, we continue to be fed messages that indicate that specially designed meal plans, diet phases, rules, and guidelines will get us results!
If you are one of millions that are trying to lose weight, trim up or reduce body fat, it’s natural for ears to perk when someone claims there is a plan that will get you where you want to go.
But, what will really yield success?
My family enjoys freedoms every day thanks to veterans and service men and women. These individuals accept risk with courage, believe in a cause greater than oneself and live with convictions of honor, duty and responsibility. We honor you today! Thank you.
What are you taking to the Memorial Day BBQ?! It is estimated that 75% of us are going to be firing up our grills for a festive afternoon celebration with friends and family! Don’t get ‘stuck’ bringing the chips, a heavy side dish or just another pie to load up the already full dessert table. Instead, bring a dish you feel good about eating and sharing with the people you love!
Sometimes gifts show up in unexpected packages.
An entire year…that’s 12 months… 365 days…That’s how long it took for me to lose every last pound of pregnancy weight. I had shed all but about 5 pounds, but those stubborn little guys clung to me like those little “hitch-hiker” seeds that used to cling to our socks. It was really very frustrating and in many ways made me question my self-discipline, knowledge, years of training and experience, motivation,…everything!
What I knew, coached, preached, lived… didn’t seem to be working.
What if living longer isn’t as much about what not to eat and more about what to eat? Well according to some recent research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, eating more fruit and vegetables could actually prevent 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide!!
Eating just 2 ½ servings of fruits and vegetables reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke 13-18% AND reduced risk of early death by 15%. This is good news! BUT, the research found that eating about 10 servings of fruits and veggies had some astounding benefits…
Basil is a highly fragrant herb well known in Italian cooking, but it’s uses and benefits exceed the pot of marinara sauce or your favorite pesto. It is very easy to grow and even easier to add to your favorite dishes, soups, beverages and even desserts!
For all that you do that goes unnoticed. For all that you give, sacrificially and without strings attached. For the greatness of your love that gushes out of your being. You are Chosen. You are Known. And, You are CELEBRATED!! Cheering and honoring all of you MOMS today!
Do you remember THAT gift? The one that will forever be etched in your heart and mind? The gift that exceeded thoughtful and spoke directly to a deep place in your soul? Well, I love giving those kinds of gifts. I get the biggest thrill knowing that I didn’t just give a gift that was practical, functional or even on someone’s list, but I found the perfect idea that would never be forgotten.
What is the difference between a journey and an adventure? To me, a journey sounds long, hard, grueling, and draining while an adventure sounds mysterious, exciting, fun and freeing. What if we took the view of an adventure as we move towards our weight and health goals? Is it possible to make the process fun? Or at least, not a dread? Is it possible to change the course of our health without feeling deprived? I think that a lot of weight loss and nutrition books attempt to combine a formula for success, bottle it up and sell “easy.”
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, cooking your family’s favorite tex-mex dinner or are looking for an easy vegetable side for grilled chicken, this Mexican Cauliflower Rice is a winner! It packs a punch of flavor but only has 4 ingredients!
