I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation, and also about barriers. In regards to health behaviors, such as eating right or exercising, we all have different reasons for doing it, and different roadblocks that get in the way. As a professional, a student, and just a profoundly caring person, knowing more on this topic interests me [...]
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Hey Georgie, I have been reading about brain chemistry and it turns out that the complex chemicals in the human nervous system are affected by the foods that we ingest. Specifically, serotonin levels can be increased with proper nutrition to gives us the edge [...] Hey Georgie! I’m going on a trip to a theme park this weekend with my family. They have decided that we’ll eat breakfast at a fast food joint and have the rest of our meals there. This really concerns me because I haven’t seen very good food choices at theme parks and fast food places. The [...] Hi Georgie, Thanks for the question, Melinda. Actually, no, it’s not a gimmick, the reason behind the “shake well” is [...] High marks for this one! Also made by the cutely-named company It’s All Good, this time I tried the Veggie Chick’n Good Stuff. Since that description isn’t terribly clear: it’s a vegetarian chicken breast, stuffed with black beans and corn, and covered in what tastes like a tomato/basil sauce. The package contains two separately sealed portions [...] When you’re trying to lose a few pounds, vegetables are your best friend. I’m always encouraging my clients: eat as much vegetables as you need to get full. If they’re raw and plain, or cooked with minimal fat or calorie-laden ingredients: GO TO TOWN. You’re not going to gain weight because you ate a half [...] Breakfast is sometimes the biggest lure to get me out of bed in the morning. I tend to toss together the same veggies, egg whites and cheese, but running out of the normal ingredients (spinach, mushrooms, cheddar, along with every other kitchen staple) made me a bit more creative a few days ago. I did have [...] Ah… fruit juice. Here’s a topic I seem to discuss almost weekly in sessions, and this week its been a common theme. If it’s made from 100% fruit, isn’t juice a good thing to include in a healthy diet? In my opinion, no (with some caveats for special populations). Most of my clients (and in general, most [...] I have no intentions of going vegetarian, rest assured! But I still try a fair number of vegetarian-geared foods. Why? They tend to be convenient, low fat sources of protein, and reducing meat intake may be a good thing to prevent some chronic diseases. Plus, that way I can also give recommendations on what I liked [...] What is a chipotle? (no, not the restaurant) Chipotles are smoked jalapenos, commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They come in a variety of forms: dried whole, ground into powder, or canned in adobo sauce (a mixture of tomato, garlic, vinegar, salt and spices). I’ve enjoyed several chipotle-inclusive things, like chipotle salad dressing, or chipotle Tabasco, but [...] “Hi Georgie, I found these great beans, fava beans, which I want to learn how to cook, but when I told my husband what I had bought he said that he wouldn’t eat them because he had heard that fava beans could kill you. Is this true? Do you have any recipes which make them safe [...] I’ve found a few new goodies recently worthy of mention. 1. Chi Chi’s salsa Snackers: I always say salsa is a drastically under-appreciated condiment. It’s low in calories, has virtually no sugars or fat, and is a decent source of veggies and antioxidants. Now it’s on the go too! I found small 4 oz cups Ever tried a golden kiwifruit? If you like the typical green variety, odds are you’ll love this vibrant-hued cousin. On the outside, they are pretty similar, with the green kiwi being a bit fuzzier and round. On the inside, green kiwis have a slightly more tart, firm interior, while the golden variety is softer and sweeter. [...] It is well supported that calorie-restricted diets produce similar weight loss results, whether they are high or low glycemic, high or low fat, high or low protein. (That’s not to say certain ones aren’t easier to stick to, or better for health, mind you). But sticking to a reduced- calorie plan can do more than affect [...] Have you heard of the Mediterranean diet? No, it’s not a “diet” like the South Beach Diet or Ornish diet, but a general eating pattern common to people who live near the Mediterranean Sea. Italy, Greece and the neighboring nations have been studied for decades because their diets seem to protect against cardiovascular disease and improve [...] |
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