The more side dishes you have the holiday table, the more you will eat. That also means the day after the feast the bowls and containers of leftovers come out of the refrigerator. And if you have lots of leftovers, you probably made too much. This holiday, plan to cut out one or two of ...
Focus on the company or activity rather than the food. Did you know that the more people you eat with, the more you eat? If you eat with three other people you eat about 75 per cent more than you would if you ate alone. And eating with a group of seven or more really ...
Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt I saw this new Dannon yogurt advertised on TV while watching an NFL game. Can you believe it? A healthy food advertised during football?? That’s because it is the official yogurt of the NFL. Greek yogurt is thicker and has two times the ...
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving time without pumpkin. This lighter dessert recipe is for good for all. If you’ve recently had weight loss surgery you may not be eating turkey and stuffing but you can still have pumpkin pudding pie. Click here for the recipe Pumpkin Pie Pudding.
Plan ahead. Failure to plan is a plan to fail. It’s not too soon to think about your upcoming holiday eating challenges. Think ahead…When is the event? What time is the event? Where is the event being held? Who will be there? What kinds of food will be served? How will you manage your food ...
Once a month my grandsons, ages 7 and 9, spend a weekend with us. When they eat at Oma’s we practice using a knife and fork. We practice chewing and swallowing before the next bite. We practice listening to our tummies and taking time before having a second helping. They never have to clean their ...
PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter I’ve had numerous patients ask me about PB2 powdered peanut butter. They have been adding it to their protein shakes, especially chocolate, to get that winning combination of chocolate peanut butter. According to the manufacturer, Bell Plantation, the peanuts are roasted and then pressed to remove ...
It is the beginning of the school year, which means that it’s time to get back into the swing of weekday routines. While you may miss the flexibility and fun of summer vacation, having a predictable daily routine actually has a lot of benefits for your child’s mental and physical well-being, as well as for ...
It’s summer time, and the best place to get your produce this time of the year is at your local farmers market. Besides the fact that farmers markets are fun and social events for the whole family, there are a lot of reasons why you should start shopping at them if you don’t already! Let’s ...
Last July program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always room for improvement. ...