Do you know the difference between “portion size” and “serving size? Is there even a difference? Most people cannot distinguish between these two serving recommendations. A survey of 1,000 adults found that : Nine in 10 Americans say they have at least some understanding of serving size and …
Intermittent Fasting – Is It A Healthy Choice For You?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been a big topic in health and wellness for a while now, but there are some things to consider before trying it yourself! First off - what is it? IF is an eating pattern based on extending your normal fasting time (time between your last meal and first meal the next …
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Intuitive Eating 101
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …
Four Ways to Combat Weight Gain Over the Holidays
With Christmas only days away, the aroma of chocolate and peppermint is taking over coffee shops and filling grocery aisles, and everywhere we look are images and advertisements for candies and festive sweets. The last month has no doubt been endless holiday parties, and family get-togethers. And …
Mindfulness Exercises to Combat Overeating
Have you ever experienced a moment of indulgence that led to overeating? Haven't we all - it's the holiday season?? If it happens once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about. But if it happens frequently, you may wonder if you have an overeating problem which can also be referred to as a “food …
To Oat Or Not To Oat?
Lately, I have been on an aggressive oatmeal kick - I love the texture, it keeps me feeling full, and it's a great way to add in some nuts, seeds, and fruit into my diet. However, for all of the good things I have heard about oatmeal, I have also heard through the wellness grapevine over the years …
OMG for Omegas!
The typical modern Western Diet has caused a distorted ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 intake. Majority of people are consuming Omega-6 fatty acids and don’t even know it. Omega-3 intake however has been reported to be the lowest it has ever been. Both Omega-3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids, …