No. Just because something says organic does not necessarily mean it’s good for you. Organic chocolate is still chocolate my friends! Next time your going to buy the box of cookies or cereal because it says “organic” read the nutritional label and ingredient list. This is where you will really find out the truth about [...]

Start at the top! Look to see how much a serving is and how many servings are in the package. A lot of the time one muffin or one bag of nuts contains 2 or 3 servings. Looking at the serving size and comparing it to how many servings are in the package will help [...]

If you have kids at home I’m pretty sure you’ve fallen victim to this one! You make Kraft Dinner, a grilled cheese sandwich or chicken fingers for the little ones. Almost 99% of the time no one finishes what’s on their plate, so you do! Either the crust from their sandwich or the last chicken [...]

With a fast food pizza place on every corner, Pizza has become the go-to “order-in” or “take-out” fast and easy meal option for many. If you’re in the mood for pizza or ordering in because you think it’s easier than whipping up a meal at home, here is what I would order: PIZZA HUT 1/8th [...]

Halloween is for the kiddies- not for us! Sucky, I know but the candy we buy and the goodies your children collect are for ages 16 and under. Here are some tips to help you get through the candy cravings over the next week or so. Don’t buy your candy until the very last minute. [...]

This is a great, easy, simple and nutritious snack. To be honest, I’m not such a huge fan of cottage cheese. I started eating it because I knew it was good for me. But, when I discovered this combo – I have not looked back. The crunch of the cucumbers paired with the tomatoes is [...]

It’s amazing but you can walk away from a meal at McDonald’s feeling healthy and light ( and a little heavier on the salt intake). But the good news is, you don’t have to blow your diet if you’re stuck at McDonald’s. McDonald’s has salads with grilled and crispy chicken! Stick to the grilled stuff. [...]

1. Lean Protein If you want to tighten and tone, it’s not just about what you do on the outside. Your results depend a GREAT deal on what you put inside your body too. You have to feed your body the right things in order to see results. Your body uses protein to help restore [...]

1. Pre-meal workout – Whether you celebrate on Sunday or Monday, get a workout in that morning! Look at your day planner and write in a time where you will workout. If it’s in your schedule, it’s way more likely to happen. 2. Post-meal workout – Once again, set a date with yourself to hit [...]

Whether your goals are to loose weight or to improve your health by making an effort to add exercise and activity into your life – you have to learn to be your own best friend if you want to succeed. We are so hard on ourselves; no wonder we set ourselves up for failure. If [...]