Many of you have created healthy new habits this past year. Many of you have lost sight of these new habits, especially around holidays. The most important health success is to be able to redirect yourself and get back to your new healthy habits. Expect at times you may eat too many cookies or miss exercise. [...] Read more »
One step at a time.
Are you thinking about your 2011 resolutions? Consider this, instead of making rash diet resolutions, make small changes in your intake. This will prevent the feeling of deprivation and ultimately, a binge. For example, if you are feeling guilty from over-consuming during the holidays, identify one thing you can change. Make it a small change and [...] Read more »
4 Things Jamie Oliver Wants In Your Kitchen as seen on Dr. Oz
Check out Jaime Oliver’s 4 Tips for Americans on eating healthier. I think these are great ideas and well worth trying. The 4 Tips were Make Your Own Dressing, Use Seasonal Veggies – with the help of a peeler, Stir Fry Instead of Deep Fry and Have A Healthy Go To Recipe. Check out the [...] Read more »
Wholly Guacomole
If you have high LDL cholesterol and or want to have a healthier intake, consider Wholly Guacamole 100 calorie snack packs. Use the guacamole on a sandwich instead of cheese. You will get 4 grams of fiber and heart healthy monounsaturated fats. This is an easy way to get a dose of healthy fats. Look for [...] Read more »
It’s a grey thing.
Try not to control your food (life) rather try to balance your food (life). Find the grey zone in the middle. Think moderation, think sometimes. Avoid the extremes of black and white thinking. Apply this concept to your food intake and your everyday living. Read more »
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too.
“Save room for dessert.” If you know you want to eat an appetizer, a main course and dessert, be sure to practice portion control and pace your intake. Consider 25%, 50% and 25%. Eat one quarter of your appetizer, half of your entrée and one quarter of your dessert. In other words, only eat a portion [...] Read more »
Drinking at Holiday Parties.
“If you are drinking wine with dinner, wait until your entree is served to take the first sip. You’ll be more sensitive to your body’s fullness cues and less likely to overeat.” – By Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE As seen in Bergen Health and Life. Read more »
Hot and sweaty in 35 degree weather…
Get hot and sweaty at Soul Cycle. I highly recommend spin class especially with Janet at Soul Cycle in NYC. This is not just spinning. It is a team of riders, focused on a personal intention, expressing gratitude for your body, your mind and your abilities. Candles are burning, the music is motivating and you [...] Read more »
To create balance in your life through food intake, physical expenditure and inner peace.
This is my first time blogging so be patient. Per the requests of friends and clients, I am starting a blog to help you achieve smart eating and a lifestyle that is healthy and fun. Lets get this started. Laura’s definition of moderation is the creation of balance in your life through food intake, physical [...] Read more »
Dare to eat kale!
If you have not tried the super green yet, go to whole foods and buy their Carnival kale salad. It is a treat for your taste buds and the least intimidating way to introduce yourself to a veggie typically eaten by macrobiotic followers. Read more »
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