‘Tis the season of hustle and bustle! As we try to find the magic of the holidays, it’s easy to get distracted with last-minute “to-dos.” From end-of-the-year work deadlines to family visits, travel, shopping, and holiday parties, it’s easy to ditch your diet and give...
Get the Facts on Fats Fats usually have a bad rap; you’ve probably been told that if you eat fat, you’ll get fat. Well, that’s not entirely true. There are different kinds of fats, good and bad, and your body needs dietary fat to function properly. Healthy fats are...
Losing weight can be challenging, and setbacks are a normal part of the journey. However, giving into a craving or having an off day doesn’t mean that your weight loss efforts are over. In fact, it’s important to look at the big picture and make small...
Thanksgiving is a day to express gratitude, enjoy time with family and friends, and, for most of us, it’s a day we tend to overindulge when faced with a huge spread of delicious foods of appetizers, sides, dinner, and desserts. Going into the holiday season while...
Diabetes affects 37.3 million people in the US, and 96 million people aged 18 years or older are prediabetic, according to The National Diabetes Statistics Reports. In addition, prediabetes and diabetes are significant health concerns for those who are overweight,...
Stress is the way you react when you feel under pressure, threatened, or afraid. When stressed, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode, changing how your body functions and causing mayhem to your health. Stress can affect your health in many ways, from physical...
