Posts Tagged ‘cravings’
Building a better plate for improved health and resilience.
Ever notice how some days it feels nearly impossible to bounce back from stress or fatigue. We all struggle with this-whether it’s the afternoon slump, a stubborn cough or cold that lingers, or a feeling that your energy reserves just aren’t what they used to be. Resilience at its core is the ability for our…
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Cravings: Why We Want What We Want-and What To Do About It.
Have you ever stood in front of your pantry, knowing you “should” reach for the apple but feeling the siren call of chocolate or chips instead? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Food cravings are something most of us experience—sometimes when we’re stressed, bored, or even just out of habit. I’ve certainly had my…
Read MoreBuilding resilience from the inside. Practical nutrition strategies.
I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about that afternoon slump: the moment when your mind drifts, your energy sags and all you want is a quick boost. It’s a familiar feeling, especially as the seasons and our routines begin to shift. Through experience, I’ve come to realize that feeling strong and energized isn’t about…
Read MoreHere’s why you crave certain foods (and it’s not what you think)
We’ve all been there. Standing in front of the fridge, shoving the baby carrots aside, and reaching for the cheesecake instead. You’ve heard if you’re really hungry you’ll eat those carrots—or an apple—but the pull that cheesecake has on you . . .? It’s hard to resist that craving. So hard. If food cravings are…
Read MoreSimple Trick Too Not Over Eat
Many people experience hunger as starving or stuffed. It is important to learn to navigate the middle ground between hungry and full if you want to lose and maintain weight loss. The 80% full rule encourages people to stop eating before they feel full but are no longer hungry. Or in other words, it’s about…
Read MoreWhy you need to pay attention to the weight loss pyramid
Are you paying attention to the Weight Loss Pyramid? When someone sets out on a weight loss journey, they typically assume that they need to ramp up their exercise and eat better. These two things are important but they are not equal… and there are a variety of things to consider. Think of it as a…
Read MoreHow not to let your diet add stress to your life.
Just like everything else in life, there will be ups and downs in the way that you eat. No human eats perfectly all the time. But healthy individuals make healthy choices more times than not. Instead of looking at the way you are currently eating as “good” or “not good”… Consider how you are eating…
Read MoreTired of counting calories and obsessing about how much you eat? Consider focusing on this instead!
There is no shortage of health information available on the internet, in the media, and from well-meaning family and friends. But some of that information may be doing you more harm than good. In this post I spill the beans about some common healthy eating myths and what matters just as much or even more…
Read MoreTired? Irritable? Food Cravings?
Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles. The thing is, it can fluctuate. A lot.…
Read MoreDo Calories Count?
What’s more important calories or hormones? This is a frequently asked, question, particularly when it comes to weight control. Though there isn’t a simple answer to that question, hormones are major players when it comes to hunger, satiety, weight control and cravings. However calories do count, but what matters when it comes to dieting? Well…
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