A topic I discuss with my clients quite often, especially around this time of year, is how to stay on track to reach their wellness goals when there are so many food-focused social gatherings to attend + so much time spent with friends and family who may not be working towards similar wellness goals. To help simplify things, I like to break my answer down into three main points:
Read MoreFruit is a food group on which I hear a wideee variety of opinions, misconceptions, fears, etc. With so many of our favorite fruits being in-season this time of year, I figured it was the perfect time to clear the air! It’s important that we begin by distinguishing between natural sugar and added sugar:
Read More“Planned indulgences or treats are important in a diet because they give people something to look forward to and help avoid bingeing on favorite foods that are off-limits, dietitians said. Registered dietitian Mascha Davis recommends dieters have a portion-controlled treat every day, because if people love what they eat, they do not need to cheat.”- CNN (11/30/18)
Read MoreI constantly preach the need to emphasize sustainable, long-term healthy eating habits over the use of a crash diet. Not only because it is much better for your body + results in more successful (lasting) weight loss, but also because it is much safer for preserving a healthy relationship with food. So many of us undergo cycles of “clean eating” followed by periods of binging.
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