A few months ago I posted about the difference between a sweet potato and a regular white potato. CLICK HERE to check it out. The bonus with a sweet potato is that it does not spike your insulin levels the way a regular potato does partly because of the higher fiber content. Now, here is my issue [...]

Last night, I sat down to dinner with my husband. Well, let me rephrase that, I made a healthy Quinoa salad with grilled garlic shrimp and sat down beside him while he ate. The reason I was a spectator to my own meal: I could not for the life of me figure out what I [...]

I recently read about this recipe in Oxygen Fitness Magazine and thought I would give it a try. These little egg muffins are everything I love about a breakfast sandwich without the sandwich! Eggs In a Muffin Tin- Bake at 350. Serves 2. 2 Eggs 4 egg whites 4 slices of Canadian Back Bacon ( [...]

I don’t normally post links to articles on this blog, but I read an something and I wanted to share it with you. Jack Challem, nutrition coach and best-selling author believes (and I happen to agree with him) that certain foods can put you in a positive mood and certain foods and do the opposite. [...]

Many of us do this. We label foods as good and bad. Things like white bread, fries and chocolate find their way onto the bad team. Quinoa, lean protein and vegetables find their way onto your good team. And with these self inflicted rules you try to live each day eating only things from the [...]

Does this sound familiar to you ? You’re bored or listless or just having a plain old regular day. You begin to pick through your fridge or cupboard looking for something to do or something that you think will satisfy you. You make a piece of toast, then pour a bowl of cereal, then grab [...]

10 minutes of laps in the pool 12 minutes  of jump rope 12 minutes walking up stairs 17 minutes weeding & gardening 18 minutes of tennis 20 minute leisurely bike ride 22 minutes washing the floors 25 minutes mowing the lawn 35 minutes leisurely walking 35 minutes at the driving range * Based on a 150 pound women who [...]

First let me say, I really don’t think this is very uncommon. Especially for women. We have so much pressure on us to look a certain way that binging is common- something I think we should all be more open and honest with. So many people I meet struggle with this, and we all keep it a secret because we [...]

I can’t say enough great stuff about water! It’s great for everyday health and for weight-loss. It’s always my first piece of advice when anyone comes to me and wants to lose weight permanently. Water is not a short term addition to your diet, it’s a permanent lifestyle change. Almost everyone can afford to up their water intake. Without [...]

It’s the summer. And with summer time comes cottage time for many people (If not a cottage then some form of family vacation)! It’s really hard to stay on track when you change your schedule, when you’re in someone’s kitchen or don’t have a kitchen at all! Every year – I too am faced with these challenges. [...]