What Does a Healthy Eating Plan Have To Do With Skin, Nails, and Hair?

November 15, 2012

We do all kinds of things to take care of the outside of our bodies and slow down the appearance of aging. We use all kinds of moisturizers, cleansers, shampoos, soaps, and other products. These products are supposed to help us smell clean, have silky hair, strong nails, and look younger. How can a healthy […]

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What is a Healthy Food?

November 13, 2012

This blog focuses on healthy eating habits or healthy living habits so we talk frequently about healthy foods. Well, just what is a healthy food? Does that conjure up pictures of bland, boring foods for you with little or no variety? I hope not. In very general terms a healthy food is a food that […]

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Can Carbs Be Our Friend In A Healthy Eating Plan?

November 8, 2012

As the temperatures get cooler we tend to lean toward “heavier” foods. Our bodies do need a little more energy to keep us warm on chilly days. However, none of us want to see the pounds piling on as the temperatures fall. So can carbs have a place in our healthy eating plan without sinking […]

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Voting, Distractions, and Healthy Eating

November 7, 2012

Well, the campaign is over, we have voted, and we have a result. Now we can all breathe a sigh of relief. No more campaign ads on TV and no more calls to the house reminding us to go vote. Now, in case you are concerned that this is a political post, relax, it is […]

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Decide To Maintain Your Healthy Eating Plan Through The Holiday Season Now

November 1, 2012

Halloween is over, the trees are sporting their fall colors, and the days are getting shorter and cooler. It seems like school just started and now the holidays are just around the corner. Is the holiday season really more hectic than any other time of the year or does it just feel that way? I […]

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Will Hurricane Sandy Derail My Healthy Eating Plan?

October 29, 2012

We are listening to the wind and rain as Hurricane Sandy makes its way along the East Coast. We have been experiencing the effects of cabin fever as it has been raining for the last 24 hours and we expect the rain will continue for at least another 24 hours. This has been a long, […]

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What’s the Deal With Protein and Healthy Eating?

October 25, 2012

We hear a lot about protein, but what is it and why is it important in a healthy eating plan? I am going to put on my chemist’s hat for a minute and insert a little bit of science here as we talk about protein.  Protein is an organic compound and is made up of 22 amino acids.  […]

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Why Does It Seem So Much Harder To Lose Weight Than Gain It?

October 22, 2012

We’ve all experienced the excitement of starting a new diet and exercise plan. The first week goes by and we pat ourselves on the back for implementing our new plan. Then we step on the scale and it says no pounds lost. How disappointing. How frustrating. Now all we can think about is how sore […]

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Can You Walk Your Way To a Healthy Life?

October 19, 2012

A healthy lifestyle plan includes balanced meals and snacks and exercise.  The best type of exercise is one that you enjoy and that you will do consistently. Exercise does not need to be complicated. Our family enjoys a variety of activities including yoga, swimming, hiking, and t-ball and soccer for my son. One of my favorite activities, […]

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How Does a Shake Fit Into a Healthy Eating Plan?

October 15, 2012

Most of us love shakes – I definitely do. Is healthy eating the first thought that comes to mind when we hear the word shake? Probably not – my first thought would be a big, cold milkshake. As with a lot of types of food a shake can be healthy if it is made up […]

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