Do you ever find yourself without healthy options for eating out? It’s hard when you’re driving and see only fast-food restaurants. If you’re in an airport and want a sit-down restaurant, you’ll probably be limited to the big chains. Sometimes, you do get stuck without many healthy options. Keep a few principles in mind and you should
You already know that a diet heavy in ultra-processed food is bad for you. Now, here’s one more reason to avoid these junk foods — like packaged desserts, snacks, meats and more that often come jacked up with sugar, preservatives, corn syrup and chemical additives. They are linked to an increased risk of developing type
Packaged, ultra-processed foods are convenient and tasty. They’re handy to have around the house for the grandkids or for snacking. But they’re not good for us – not for our bodies OR our brains. We’re talking hot dogs, burgers, sausages, cookies, cakes, doughnuts and the like. You already know they contribute to obesity and other
Diets and exercise regimens often fall apart during the holidays. But our hints will help you get everything done while still fitting in time for fitness. Here are some of my Helpful Holly Hints for fitting “holidaze” fitness in: When you go to the mall, park as far away from the door as safely possible. Then
Summer barbecues are upon us. What kind of hamburger are you going to serve? It’s time to get creative and grill an alternative burger. Forget the normal beef hamburger and work on making healthier burgers for you, your family and your guests. Health magazine this month has an article called “A Better Burger“. It is
Most people find that eating out can ruin their diet. In most cases this is true, but there are ways to minimize weight gain and actually lose weight when you eat out while on your diet. Here are some Do’s for eating out: First of all, research before you go out. If you can choose
You may feel like you are going nuts over the holidays and I can guarantee you will see a lot of nuts. Nuts are real easy to put out for guests during the holidays and a lot of holiday recipes call for nuts. Nuts are a great source of protein. I’ll make you aware of
Most of us will indulge in a big Thanksgiving meal on the 23rd of November this year. The choices you make will determine how many calories you ingest. The typical Thanksgiving meal on the right contains 3,710 calories. The Thanksgiving meal on the left is only 930 calories. You can still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and
Halloween is often when the dieting downfall begins. Denying yourself sweets isn’t the answer. Making smart choices is. I recommend to my clients to buy the candy on Halloween day. This way there won’t be candy in the house to tempt you. It may also be a reduced price by then. When you do buy candy I always
Save Calories, Money, Gas – Bring Your Lunch! With today’s economy, everyone is buckling down on spending. Why not save on your gas, your money and your calories by bringing your lunch to work. Going out for lunch can be expensive. I met someone for lunch the other day and it cost me $10 for a sandwich