Green Tea: Green tea contains catechins, a phytochemical that may speed up metabolism. Greek yogurt: This yogurt has twice the protein of other yogurts causing it to stay longer in the stomach and keep you feeling fuller longer Hot peppers: We tend to eat less when food is spicy. Also, capsaicin found in hot peppers […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Every 4 years, the best athletes in the world compete for the highly prized medals of the Olympic games. People from all over the world follow the games with great anticipation. This could be a great opportunity for the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to spread a message of healthier living! Ironically, two of the biggest […]
“Walking is man’s best medicine.”- (Hippocrates) Our dog, Caspian, loves his walks. He’s never too tired, too busy, or too pre-occupied that he won’t drop everything – including eating- to go for his walk. Did you know that walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to have a healthy body? Sometimes all […]
Going on a health or weight loss journey can be a lot like owning a computer. Are you wondering what the connection is? Let me ask: How many of you have run into computer glitches that either lost some of your work or changed things in a way you didn’t perceive or want? This is […]
Do you find it hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight? Get inspired with these 7 tips to keep you strong on your journey… Know why you want to lose weight. Be specific and dig deep. Are you concerned about how you look? Are you looking for more energy? Are you […]
Traveling for business trips or to conferences can really take a toll on your body. It’s not uncommon to get sick with a cold or flu after extensive traveling. Here are some 7 tips to help you stay healthy and recover post-conference. Get your sleep. The combination of travel, busy schedules and a bed different […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Taking a nutritional supplement becomes even more important than ever when you are trying to lose weight. If your body is not getting all the nutrients it needs, your brain will keep telling you to eat more in attempt to get the missing vitamins and minerals. In other words, supplying your body with all the […]
Summer has arrived and we can finally look forward to spending more time outside in the sunshine. However, the steady increase in skin cancer over the last 30 years can put a damper on ‘fun in the sun’ activities. Here are some easy steps to protect yourself and still enjoy the great outdoors: If your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Life often slows down in the summertime. The weather warms up and we find time to relax. It’s easy to get into a snacking mood. Here’s 14 healthy fat-fighting snacks for the next time you have the “munchies” and are looking for a treat: Piece of fruit and ½ cup of cottage cheese Smoked salmon […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The key to losing weight while eating out in restaurants is easier than you think. A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, compared women who practice mindful eating in restaurants with those who didn’t. The “mindful eating” group focused on being aware of the sensations of sight, smell, taste and […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...It pays to take your vitamins. Vitamins not only reduce your risk of disease, they make it easier to lose weight. Chromium reduces cravings, B vitamins help speed up metabolism and omega-3’s help you burn fat. In 2002, the Journal of the American Medical Association, published a review article recommending that all adults take vitamin supplements. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...More and more women are using meal replacements as a way to help them lose weight. But do they work? Are they actually beneficial? The three studies below show that meal replacements can be a very effective tool. In the June 2007 Nutrition Journal, 96 women who lost weight over 1 year were studied. Those […]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...Skipping breakfast is a common occurrence in our society and is even sometimes used as a weight loss strategy. The truth is, this is one of the worst things you can do when you are trying to lose weight. Skipping breakfast actually causes you to eat more throughout the day and puts your body into […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Meal replacements are becoming more popular as a tool for losing weight. They work, they are simple to prepare, and they make the process of losing weight simpler. However, there is a plethora of choices on the market. How do you know what will really work? Here are the criteria I recommend for choosing meal […]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...Meal replacements can be very beneficial when you are trying to lose weight. Now I want to clarify, you shouldn’t use these as a crutch. You absolutely still need to learn how to eat a healthy diet. However, when chosen carefully and used correctly, studies show that they increase nutrition and can be as effective […]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...Everything you feed or don’t feed your cells, affects your health and will either make you sicker or make you healthier. Unless you are already taking a high quality nutritional supplement, odds are that your cells are crying out for proper nutrition. Being physicians, my husband and I are often approached by different “health” companies. […]
5 Comments. Continue Reading...I am very excited to being giving a talk in Edmonton on May 22nd, 7:30 PM at the Fantasyland Hotel, Conference Room 10. The talk is called, “The 3 Massive Mistakes Women Make that Keep Them Worn-out and Worried about their Weight”. In this talk I highlight what it is that keeps women from losing […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Have you tried everything and still not got the results you want? Stay calm! Here’s 10 Healthy Weight Loss tips to help you reach your goals: Healthy Tip #10: Don’t be a in a rush! Quick weight loss is hazardous to your health and is not sustainable. You WILL gain the weight back. In fact, […]