Thanksgiving always comes with stresses around family, travel and food, but it there are few things you can do to minimize negative outcomes and even turn them into positive ones. Here are five tips on how to avoid pitfalls on Thanksgiving so that you can relax and enjoy the day.
Sandwiches are indeed easy and convenient, but according to the USDA, they are also the top source of sodium and saturated fat in the American diet. As a nutrition coach, I don’t typically recommend that my clients eat sandwiches. I prefer they choose fresh fruit, whole grain cereals, smoothies, seed
To eat consciously means to make active choices in favor of your health and wellbeing. It’s different from eating mindfully, which means to be present, set the right context, and use your intuition to meet your body’s needs. Examples of eating consciously include choosing to: Prepare healthy meals Eat home
White pasta made with refined flour is not a food you want to eat several times a week. But it doesn’t have to be forbidden either. Here’s a little story I hope will help sort out your feelings regarding pasta, and how you want to incorporate it into your diet.
Does Soy Affect Fertility, Endometriosis, and Cancer? Soy is a confusing category of food, one which frequently sparks passionate inquiry. In the past week, a friend revealed she’d had hormonally driven breast cancer. She came to me confused and wondering if she should be eating soy. Yet a client, also
Dairy can be part of a healthy plant-based diet. It’s full of nutrients including vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, and high-quality protein among others. Moreover, numerous studies show that dairy is associated with fewer incidences of type-2 diabetes, certain types of cancer (colorectal, bladder, breast), childhood obesity, and cardiac events such as
Working with my college intern this past summer brought back memories about the days of dining on campus and students’ mindset around eating and dieting. Some things don’t change. Today, like over two decades ago, maintaining a healthy diet at college is a challenge. Why? College campuses create prime circumstances
If you’ve been following health news lately, you’ve probably come across a plethora of articles touting new studies that support the health benefits of coffee. The age old questions “is coffee good for you” and “is coffee bad for you” finally seem to have clarity, backed by science. Here’s the
These seitan tacos are a favorite recipe for #tacotuesdays. They suit meat-eaters and vegetarians alike (seitan seems to be a favorite plant-based meat replacement for carnivores). They are light and delicious while also infused with the wonderful rich flavors of chipotle and adobe. The melted cheddar, a touch that normally
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, costing approximately 18 million lives each year. A heart healthy diet will not only prevent chronic and even fatal cardio events, but will also enhance your energy, focus, sleep quality, and physical comfort. While there are numerous ways to execute a
