Are you someone that feels in control all day and falls apart in the evening? Are you a nighttime snacker? You are not alone because the “Nighttime Blues” affects us all. You might be a Night Time Snacker. Whether we are relaxing in the evening watching tv or sitting in front of
Stop Grazing for Weight Loss: Healthy snacking can be beneficial as a planned part of your bariatric diet but is not meant to replace meals. Mindful snacks between meals actually can reduce your intake of calories by reducing your appetite at mealtime. Snacks should be carefully assessed. Lean protein with
We have all likely had the experience of discomfort after eating a larger amount of food than usual or eating something we know fully well our body does not tolerate. In some cases, it can be easy to move on from that one incident, but what happens when one meal
Make Comfort Food Healthier! It’s not uncommon for people to crave creamy pasta, ice cream, and other foods that are high in calories, sugar, and carbohydrates. Comfort foods not only taste great, they also provide a sense of relaxation and security. While it may seem like we gravitate to these
Life is busy, work is chaotic, and mealtimes are often spent in the car driving to soccer practice. Lunch at your desk, dinner in the car, rarely are meals eaten at the table with focus truly on eating. By now, most of us have heard of/experienced emotional eating, and when
You have had bariatric surgery and are now rediscovering how and what to eat. After surgery, as you introduce food back in your eating plan or have had surgery years ago, you might notice your body may react differently to foods it had no issue with before surgery. Even if
What comes to mind when you think of comfort food? For some, it is savory, salty, and crunchy, and for others smooth, creamy, and sweet. Chances are when you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious, or angry, a very clear picture of your comfort food comes to mind. In fact, it
When browsing the shelves for a vitamin D supplement, individuals may come across a few different options. Some supplements list ‘Vitamin D3’, some list ‘Vitamin D2’, and some just say ‘Vitamin D.’ So what’s the difference and what should we choose? The Difference in Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 The
We’ve all seen it. We work out, eat right, and step on the scale expecting rewards, and it doesn’t show a drop in weight for our efforts. Or worse, it’s actually gone up! Our daily weight fluctuations are normal. Variances in what you eat and drink or how active you
Is fiber for weight loss and good health really true? YES! Let's find out how and why. The Ways Fiber Is Good For Us Fiber should be on everyone’s daily to-do list! Fiber for weight loss supports weight loss/maintenance, gut flora, and a healthy body. In general terms, it works by
