There are a lot of food-related events and activities slated for May National Hamburger Month, and National Barbecue Month and more. In addition to the dedicated food event calendar, count Mother’s Day, graduations, and bridal showers. There are plenty of occasions for good eating and fellowship, creating the circumstances for you to easily venture off the path to the healthy lifestyle. No worries, I have suggestions for you. You’ll be able to enjoy, indulge, and stay on trac

There is always something somewhere in print, online, radio or television about the most recent diet. You’ll see it more often the first of the year and in the Spring as folks focus on getting fit when the layers of clothes come off as the temperature rises. You know my mantra “there is not one food that is all good or all bad for you.” I advocate for you to choose a healthy lifestyle which includes eating a variety of foods, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, len

In our daily quest for the well-being lifestyle, we often overlook our emotional well-being. In counseling my clients, I often remind them to step back and enjoy the moment. With the techie advantages we enjoy we are always on—-Flex hours at work give us the ability to start earlier and work later; email synced with mobile devices allows us to be connected around the clock, every single day. And let’s get real, sometimes we want to take a time out— we need to take a time out

With the holiday season right around the corner I am starting to get lots of questions about how to squeeze a few more activities into the day. My number one answer is to remind those inquiring minds that I am not the dietitian with a magic wand. I do however share advice on keeping one’s energy up, making wise food choices and striving for a healthy lifestyle. All three of these advisories will go a long way toward feeling good and energized when days are hectic. One of the

In sharing the gospel of a healthy lifestyle, I often make presentations at health fairs and on-site workplace settings. Most often the audience is female. As most of us know with our men, subtle often does not work. Typically for the fellas to get the message our approach needs to focus on what’s in it for them. In selling men on a healthier lifestyle, they need to be reminded that “food can make the man.” Food is not just about providing the fuel the body needs—wise food ch

Heading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & Mini Meals 5. Wise Buy Proteins 6. Meatless Meals 7. Food Transparency 8. Cooking Your Own aka CYO 9. Guilty Pleasures 10. Local, Local, Local Each of the ten has qualities to aid in achie

Heading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & Mini Meals 5. Wise Buy Proteins 6. Meatless Meals 7. Food Transparency 8. Cooking Your Own aka CYO 9. Guilty Pleasures 10. Local, Local, Local Each of the ten has qualities to aid in achie

I get a lot of questions on food choices . . .”How can I avoid wrinkles, belly fat, loss of skin elasticity and reading glasses?” In short, folks want to know my anti-aging secrets. My first response is look at the upside—-did you think about the alternative to aging? Ok now that I’ve helped them get life in focus, here are a few of my anti-aging guidelines for good health at any age. You’ll need to eat well to look and be well. What you eat is essential to keeping a youthful

You can build the foundation for a winning day by simply starting the day with breakfast. I know you’ve heard it before, it’s true, breakfast isthe most important meal of the day. If you are grabbing your house keys and heading out in the mornings without eating trying to save time, or calories you are squandering the savings. By skipping breakfast, the fuel that your body and brain need to get started and help you focus on high performance–or simply focus is missing. The eff