Twas the day after Christmas, I had put on 10 lbsBy eating the rich food, that was always around.My stockings were tight, the seams they were busting,From the constant barrage of food I was lusting.My family wore clothes that were...
Top Ten Strategies For A Healthy Holiday
1. To keep from overeating at holiday parties, remember this important tip: Don't go to a party on an empty stomach. Have a protein bar or some other type of low fat, low sugar snack before you go.2. Once at ...
Tricks For Your Treats
Food is often associated with social situations...such as popcorn and candy at the movies, chocolate cake at a birthday party, and beer at a barbecue. Keep the big picture in mind and trade unhealthy snacks for healthy ones. Pack your...
Don’t be peer-pressured into eating
Never eat because someone is coaxing you to have something you shouldn't. Be prepared with different "scripts" for different occasions, like when the sales rep brings in donuts at work, or someone brings in holiday candy to the office (while...
Elephants Don’t Bite
Have you ever been bitten by an Elephant?How about a mosquito?It's the little things in life that will bite you.Sometimes, we see people make BIG mistakes that have the potential to destroy their health, family, career or reputation. But, that's...
2 Words to Consider If You Are In the “Fragile Fifties” & Beyond
Strength Training.Most people have heard that strength training (with free weights, machines or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. But, did you know that strong muscles lead to strong bones? And, if you have strong...
Swap Your Way to a Long, Healthy Life
When was the last time you went an entire day without eating any processed food? If you're like most people, you probably can't remember.Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer are among top 10 killers of people on this...
How Much Water Should You Drink A Day?
Here's an easy calculation to figure it out: Take your weight in pounds and divide by 2. That number equals the amount of water in ounces you should be drinking every day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds then you...
Watermelon Gazpacho & Gratitude
Thanks so much to all who came to the Saratoga Farmer's Market last Wednesday to show support for Foster Good Health. It was wonderful to meet so many of you! I hope you enjoy making the kale chips and reading...
Your Best Bet for Calorie Burning
Different foods and beverages can impact your metabolism in many positive ways but their effect is small compared to what exercise and daily activity can do for you.Your best bet for turning your body into a lean mean, calorie burning...