Holidays

Happy 4th of July!  Are you looking for a fun, festive and healthy way to serve dessert at your upcoming cookout?  Consider this refreshing American flag made out of strawberries, bananas and blueberries.  Strawberries and blueberries are good sources of fiber and powerful antioxidants.  Bananas also provide fiber as well as potassium, an important electrolyte used by the heart.  When you sweat, you lose potassium, so it is important to replenish it on hot summer days.   This American flag is so easy to make that kids can join in on the fun of building it for your cookout. You can serve the flag as is, or pair it with some delicious low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt on the side to boost the protein and calcium intake of your family and friends. (more…)

Ah, it is New Year’s Day!  A day when people make new year resolutions to improve their current way of life.  It is also a day that many people eat black-eyed peas, collard greens and pork.  The symbolism of the meal is as follows: black-eyed peas typically symbolize prosperity and Read more…

It is hard for me to believe that it is already New Year’s Eve.  Today is a day when many people will sit back and reflect on the previous year and start to make plans for the new coming year.  What are your goals for 2014?  Do any of them Read more…

As the holidays approach, going healthy does not mean that you have to skip out on some of your family’s favorite dishes.  Rather, look at the recipes and consider how you can easily tweak it to make it more healthy.  Below are some simple and easy ways to make your holiday cooking healthy.

Gravy:

Okay, I think that most people know that gravy is not something to overindulge in at turkey time, however, did you know that you can do something really simple and remove 56g of fat per cup of gravy?  All you need to do is simply refrigerate the gravy prior to serving and skim off the fat before reheating it to serve.  Now there’s something to be thankful for! (more…)

Occasionally during the holidays people do tend to go overboard on eating at one time or another.  If that is the case, not all is usually lost. Key is to stay mindful during this holiday season and be vigilant about eating healthy at least 80% of the time.  These next Read more…

It is never too early to practice mindful eating strategies.  Gone are the days of eating until you can barely move from the table at Thanksgiving.  Below are some more helpful tips to help you enjoy your holidays without packing on those unwanted extra pounds. Tip #5: Eat until satisfied, Read more…

Often times, people tell me that they find it hard to manage their food intake during the holidays because they are constantly surrounded by so much food, desserts, drinks, etc. at various gatherings.  While these gatherings are in part what make the holidays fun and enjoyable, there are ways to Read more…

In anticipation of Thanksgiving next week, I thought it would be good to give out some tips for a Jolly and Healthy Holiday Season.  Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?  The key is to enjoy the holidays, but to remain mindful to healthy eating and Read more…