We all know the health value of a good quality salad. If it's made right, it can be nutritious, low in calories, high in protein and good fats, and above all: delicious! But there are three main issues that I hear from people when I ask them why they don't
A month ago my dog passed away. Chaz had been in my life for over eight years after we got him from a rescue when he was five. Although he was an older dog and I knew eventually it would happen, the sudden loss of him in my life was
Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to fire up your grill. Grilled foods are a method for healthy cooking and delectable flavors unique to grilling. You can grill your favorite meats and vegetables for healthy meals. Tips for a Healthy Barbecue 1. Skip the buns: Swap out
Imagine this: It's the birthday of your coworker. Hooray! Someone brought in a cake. What you say aloud: Awesome! What you feel inside: Sigh. If only you had something else to nosh on that would make avoiding that cake so much easier! Or perhaps this is this more like you:
We’re happy to introduce Rachel Girardi, M.Sc. as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Sesson: Reading Between The Labels: How To Outsmart Your Groceries Do you want you and your family to eat healthier? Are you confused about what fat free, low carb or low calorie really mean? This breakout
You Versus You: How And Why To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others As you scroll through the ObesityHelp.com message boards and your social media feed and see photos of others, do you find yourself in a constant state of comparison? What about at the gym? Do you look at the
Protein Power! Our friend from Canada, Rachel Girardi, M.Sc., recently shared two of her favorite protein-packed smoothie/shake recipes. These holiday favorites are perfect for those wintery days and for every season! Enjoy! Candy Cane Smoothie (makes 1) Ingredients: 1 scoop of vanilla whey isolate protein 1 cup of unsweetened almond
Strategies for the Holidays In the last blog we talked about how to enjoy indulgences on the season without being hard on yourself and while still keeping on your healthy lifestyle track. But as we talked about, you can’t indulge at every meal. So on those meals where we keep
It’s officially here. That amazing time of year that we love filled with family, friends, and traditions. But it’s not all fun and reindeer games. For people trying to make healthy food choices the Holidays can be a very emotionally trying time. In this two part blog series I want
Hey, yummy BBQ dishes are not quite out of season yet! As a matter of fact, BBQ season is 365 days a year at this household! Rain, shine, sleet, or snow...that BBQ still lights up! Enjoy this delicious recipe by Rachel Girardi, MSc. Rosemary Pork Tenderloin and Grilled Peach
