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We are social beings. If covid lockdowns taught us anything, they taught us that we as humans are designed to interact with others. And researchers say that exercising with other active people can help motivate us to be active ourselves. Being active with friends also helps make exercise more enjoyable and holds us accountable to […]
We have been hearing more and more about inflammation. It increases as we age but the good news is that we can do something about it. What is it, why does it matter and how do we prevent or reduce it? What is it? There are two types of inflammation – acute and chronic. Acute […]
It is that time of year for backyard barbeques as we celebrate summer and the 4th of July! Whether you are hosting or bringing a dish to a party, consider bringing healthy, but most importantly delicious side dishes to share with everyone. Here are five of my favorites: Confetti Bean Salad – Enjoy this fresh and delicious […]
In honor of National Spinach Day on March 26th…who knew?…I wanted to share eight tasty and easy recipes to enjoy spinach! Spinach is so versatile and easily added to so many dishes. Since it is such a delicate green, it does not require much, if any, cooking time. It can either be enjoyed raw or […]
It’s Thanksgiving! What a great time to give gratitude for family, friends, colleagues, and a support system that is absolutely crucial to keeping us upright…our core! Be sure to check out the plank modifications and challenges below to create a challenge that works for you. My aerobics instructor shared that she was doing a Planksgiving […]
Tracking is once again a winner when it comes to helping us achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tracking has long been a key strategy included in most weight management programs, including the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes programs. Writing down everything that we are eating and […]
First, it might be helpful to share a little background on sprouted grains. Some experts say that there is an advantage to harvesting the sprout during the germinating process that helps increase the nutrients that are available to the body such as folate, iron, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium and protein. These nutrients are also available in whole […]
I don’t know about you, but the recent research around breakfast has been very confusing to me. Originally, it was considered to be the ‘most important meal of the day.’ Then the evidence around the importance of breakfast for overall health and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight became mixed as intermittent fasting started to […]
I kept hearing about this fabulous recipe for Baked Feta Pasta that went viral on TikTok that I had to check out. Of course, the dish is delicious! How can you go wrong with melted feta, olive oil, cherry tomatoes and pasta?
This is a quick, easy, healthy, and delicious pumpkin dessert that can be eaten as a snack or dessert around the holidays or really anytime you are craving the flavor of pumpkin. If you need the crunch of the crust, feel free to layer the bottom of your bowl or sprinkle the top with graham […]