Memories of golden honey glazed ham, apple pie a la mode smothered in real whipped cream, and dark chocolate peppermint bark have given way to the harsh reality of the new year. The words dance in our heads like defeated 2016 politicians. Eat Green. Eat Healthy. Eat Right. There’s no pivoting: it’s time for a food fight. Like the new cabinet in Was...Read More
American diet fads demonize fats, but it’s necessary for your body and brain to function, among many other health benefits. “Many people are still stuck in the mindset that fat is not healthy, bad, or ‘fattening,'” says Erica Leon, RDN. “Nothing could be farther from the truth.” Healthy Fats Provide Energy Don...Read More
Summer and for some, thoughts of balmy weather and days at the beach are inspiration enough to get out and get moving. If you need even more motivation to start exercising (and a few easy tips to make your weight loss goal a success), read on… General Benefits of Exercise The benefits of exercise go far beyond a toned body and a slimmed down physiq...Read More