Usually for Thanksgiving, most of us like to make traditional family recipes – but those usually end up being not so healthy and are considered “comfort foods” – aka fatty. There is nothing wrong with having these in moderation (yes that’s me above making stuffing a few years ago…before I left for the Turkey Trot!) […]
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Now that Fall is here – everyone (including me) is crazy once again for Pumpkin Spice! It’s everywhere! But, not all of these treats and snacks with pumpkin flavor are healthy for you. One of the most popular is Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte and it has a ton of sugar (49 grams!!!) and fake ingredients. […]
Over the next week I will be spending quite a few days with family and as much as I’d like to indulge in holiday treats and lounge around (not really)..I need a plan! I have a video shoot in 4 weeks so every day counts! Most of the time when we are visiting friends and […]
Last weekend I went to Houston Zoo’s annual “Feast With The Beasts” – one of the zoo’s largest fundraisers. It’s a really fun event at night where about 75 of Houston’s best restaurants & chefs set up stations all through the zoo so you can sample their food while you stroll around and get to […]
This is a great salad you can make that will last for days. Just hold off on adding the avocado until you are ready to serve it – because that is the only part that will go bad. Why kale and why is this stuff so popular? Well, Kale is one of the most vitamin […]
Welcome to July! Now that it’s summer – most of us want to shift our focus to body parts that are seen more often, like arms! In the summer months, our arms are exposed a lot with endless tank tops, sleeveless dresses and short sleeve t’s. It’s not as easy to camouflage your arms in the heat […]
I hope you are all having a great Memorial Day weekend! Even if your weekend started off not so healthy – you can still make up for it now. Grilling tonight? Try lowfat proteins such as fish, chicken and veggies or try some of these other suggestions. I bought pre-packaged veggies from Whole Foods to […]
I always have to remind my clients – carbs are not always the enemy! Carbs are fuel for your body (more so than protein) and you need them to power through your workouts. However, you still want to limit your carbs to 1 small serving 2-3 times a day with meals and try to chose […]
I get asked all the time about “cheat meals” or “cheat days” and I’m not a big fan. Why? Well, most people tend to over do it….big time. But, if you can keep yourself in check and vow to burn it off and get right back on track – then sometimes it’s ok. But, if […]
This year I decided to come up with a healthy twist on a party favorite: Fried Mozzarella Sticks. I love Babybel light cheeses (they only have 50 calories and 3g fat each!) and thought they would be great on a stick! You can make a bunch of these and bring to your superbowl […]
This time of year many people are trying new diets, new workouts and new ways to lose weight. There are so many options out there but most of the popular diets include some sort of shake or smoothie. There are even some diets and nutrition plans that are almost all based around liquid meals. Do […]
It’s Friday and many of you will be having sushi for one of your weekend meals. I eat sushi at restaurants a lot but also pick up some during the week at my local Whole Foods or Central Market that is already made because it’s healthy and convenient. Sushi can be a great high-protein/lowfat meal if […]
A couple of weeks ago I had to travel to Tyler, TX and was worried I wouldn’t be able to find anything healthy to eat! I ended up eating most of my meals at chain restaurants just because I wasn’t familiar with any of their local eateries and didn’t have much time to research. The […]
I love seafood, it’s one of my main protein sources and I’m not alone….many people have increased their seafood consumption over the last few years. This is probably because more and more people are reducing their consumption of red meat and also because doctors, dietitians and the media keep telling us how healthy seafood is […]
Happy Halloween! Odds are you will be facing Halloween candy at some point this week…maybe at the office, going out with your kids or at a Halloween party. But, don’t stress – you don’t have to completely avoid the candy – just make better bad choices. I like this Halloween slideshow from “Eat This, Not That”. […]
This year, commit to making your (or your child’s) back to school routine more healthy! For many kids and college students – going back to school means you are actually more active than you have been during the summer. You may have to walk a lot on campus, play sports or participate in other activities. […]
Get Kids Fit! I wanted to share this great contest by Henkel, who makes many great products such as Dial, Right Guard, Purex and more! They have teamed up with Joy Bauer (the Today Show’s Nutrition Expert) to create a contest to help fight childhood obesity. […]
Many people don’t have access to farmers markets, health food stores or other organic grocery stores such as Whole Foods (my favorite). You can still make healthy choices at chains such as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Tom Thumb, Randalls, etc. but you just need to educate yourself on the right products to pick. Most of these large chains have […]
Can I have a cheat Day?? I get asked this question a lot. This is what I told someone today when they asked me on Facebook: “I don’t really believe in “cheat” days because it means you are rewarding your good behavior with food. That’s a vicious cycle. However, I’m not opposed to having a […]