Even if you don’t have children, you probably will be involved in some sort of Halloween festivities. Whether it’s a friend’s party, passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters, or pumpkin-themed treats at the office – Halloween is full of tasty temptations. Consider these scary statistics when it comes to candy consumption and Halloween: Consumers spend…
Nutrition
My secret trick to make plain greek yogurt taste good
If you ever browse the dairy aisle at the supermarket for yogurt choices, you’ll notice that many of them have a considerable amount of added sugar. It’s a little confusing, because yogurt naturally has sugar from the milk it’s made from. But any flavored yogurt typically has extra sugar added, and it doesn’t always come…
Nutrition Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you and make you fat.
In popular culture, society tends to cling to the notion that a specific food or a specific nutrient is the reason behind our health problems. Think of eggs being the cause of heart disease in the 1980’s, or fat being villainized in the 1990’s. And now, the latest trend is to hate on carbohydrates. But…
5 tips for eating healthy and staying fit while traveling
Struggling to stay healthy while traveling is a common concern I’ve heard from many of my clients. Whether it’s traveling by air or car, frequent or long travel days can make it tough to stay on the right track. In the last few weeks, I’ve bounced between NYC, Vermont, and Florida, with an upcoming trip…