May 14, 2010
Working with weight loss clients, I often hear, “Eating healthy is expensive”. It is true that if you buy “fat free” cookies, these are more expensive than regular cookies; however, the healthiest foods such as vegetables, fruits, heart healthy protein items, beans, and whole grains are the least expensive items in the store. The least processed foods […]
I had always enjoyed being active and working out (nuts right?). It is easy when you are young and involved in activities you love, like dancing or team sports. It is a whole other story when you grow up and have to try to squeeze a treadmill workout (yuck) between work and family obligations. Which has been my […]
With so many messages out there about what makes a food “healthy” it is easy to get confused. Below is a list of foods that despite the best of intentions can trip you up and prevent you from seeing results. Here’s why and suggestions on what to reach for instead: In the Dairy Aisle Mistake:Buying 2% milk […]
Super Bowl Sunday is here and we all know it isn’t just about the game, it’s about the food! The usual store-bought snacks and take-out food are loaded with fat and sodium. Whether you’re rooting for the Colts or the Saints (Go Saints!!) or if you’re just in it for the commercials, score a culinary touchdown with […]
Step right up and get your fried food on a stick with a side of fat with it! I know what you are thinking, it is impossible to eat healthy where almost everything is deep-fried. Honestly the San Antonio Rodeo is not an easy place to be when you are on a diet or trying to eat healthfully. With such […]
Couldn’t we all use some more tricks to help us combat fat? Believe it or not, there are certain foods that if you eat more of can help you lose weight and stay slim. Below are examples of a few that help you to do just that. Cottage Cheese This has whey protein, which releases hormones that […]