As a weight loss nutritionist, I'm acutely aware of how this time of the year can be challenging for you. With all the food temptations of this holiday, it's a tough time to watch your waistline and stay true to your health goals. You might have little confidence that it's...
Food Related Health Issues, weight, digestion and more
Why high insulin makes you gain weight and what to do to improve it
It can get complicated when you want to create a self-care routine, eat healthily, and lose weight. Making lifestyle changes involves the body, mind, and environmental aspects. This article focuses on the body, the physiology of eating, metabolism, and weight regulation. More specifically, we explore the hormone insulin and its...
Learn to Meal Plan Your Home Cooking Like a Pro
Are you tired of eating out? Do you want to wean yourself off takeouts? Many of my clients tell me they would like to eat more homemade meals but don’t know how to incorporate them into their lives. The process seems overwhelming, and one of the reasons is they lack...
A growth mindset for weight loss will ensure your success
To set ourselves up for success with weight loss we should have a clear vision of what it is that we want and why we want it. Then we need to evaluate the things that are stopping us from having our ideal body now. Next we need to create a...
Calorie counting apps and long-term weight loss
Weight loss and especially the long-term maintenance of the weight reduction is a complex process that involve many factors. Calorie counting apps can be helpful as a part of a more comprehensive weight loss program. They also have some inherent characteristics that can be counterproductive to long-term success.
Stock your pantry with healthy ingredients
When I taught cooking classes with chef Eliza Gonzalez I was very impressed with her ability to combine pantry ingredients to create the amazing variety of culinary experiences. So we put together some ideas on how to stock your pantry with healthy ingredients. Because it’s the spices, vinegars, oils, nuts...