Thanksgiving isn’t ever an easy day for you diet, or your pants. However, if you go into it with a plan you may walk out of grandma’s house a little less stuffed than the Thanksgiving turkey. Not every part of the Thanksgiving meal needs to be avoided – foods like turkey, green beans, and sweet […]
You know you’re supposed to be thankful. But how many of us actually take time each and every day to express gratitude for the good things in our lives? If I’m being honest…I can go quite a while without remembering to think about what I’m truly thankful for. And it sounds like I might be […]
If you’re only giving thanks on Turkey Day – you could be missing out on a healthier, happier life. It turns out there are many benefits to expressing gratitude on a regular basis. In fact, if you can find a way to make a conscious effort to be more thankful, you could find yourself with […]
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! But how do you celebrate Turkey Day if you’re vegetarian? Stuff your face with these delicious meatless recipes even meat-eater family friends are sure to love! Consider your search for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes at an end. (more…)
Thanksgiving has been one of my favorite holidays for as long as I can remember. There was the time away from school and work, I’d always get to see extended family, and of course there was the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that I watched religiously every year. My favorite about Thanksgiving though, was the food. […]
This time of year, we all gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, and pack on the pounds before we make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But for diabetics, extra weight gain isn’t the only issue. We also have to think about managing our blood sugar levels during a season that’s […]
Happy Holidays blog readers! ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry–and many take the “eat and drink” part pretty seriously! Recent research suggests that the average American gains a pound during the holiday season. You’re probably thinking “big deal, it’s one pound,” but research also suggests the average American will never lose that […]
Let’s be honest – if you eat gluten free there might be a little anxiety going into Thanksgiving if you aren’t the host. Will there be gluten free gravy? What about pie? Am I really going to miss out on pie? Should I sacrifice my stomach for a small helping of regular stuffing? Believe me […]
What if I told you the food you eat can affect your mood? Yes, there’s a definite correlation between your food and your mood! We recently hosted Tina Wankey, MS, Mental Health Therapist, from Affinity Health Systems to speak on the topic of Food On Mood. Her educational and enlightening presentation made me take a […]
I tried to share this Thanksgiving Makeover Infographic with my husband last night, and it didn’t go very well! He read the first sentence regarding the massive amount of calories he would consume on Thanksgiving day and then slammed the laptop shut. He didn’t want to know the consequences this binge eating day would have […]
