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From the moment we are born, we look for ways to be nourished. Food is our primary source of energy on a daily basis. We continue to have access to more and more food choices; not all of which are good. We are all complex creatures and what is good for one is not necessarily good for another. Some face illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or eating disorders. They need to shift their daily food choices, rituals, and habits in order to bring the illness under control and the body back into balance. Others may battle with weight and require a personalized regimen. Without guidance and support, these goals are insurmountable. Whether your goal is to lose weight, tone muscle or improve health, change is necessary. To create change and healing in our life, we need to integrate the three factors of self-nourishment: food selection, emotional well-being, and daily practices of self-care. With awareness, knowledge and tools we can change the state of overall health. I will guide you through that process toward a new relationship with food for a lasting change of living in balance.

Tips

• Remember, strong abs are a key to a strong back.
• Water Water Everywhere.......An important component of just about every function that takes place within us. Blood is 83 percent water, Muscles are 76 percent water and even 22 percent of bones is water!) Proper hydration also helps stave off fatigue and lethargy. So just drink it.
• Recognizing that liquid calories can be a diet saboteur, I suggest avoiding soda and other sugary beverages. In addition, diet soda isn't necessarily healthier — just lower in calories — My recommendation; water, seltzer with lemon or lime, or skim/low-fat milk.
• You can still enjoy your favorite foods by replacing high starch and calories with healthier options. Try cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes, or baked sweet potato fries instead of caloric french fries.
• The Mediterranean diet seems to be a good diet plan for a healthy weight loss but now new studies from Athens are suggesting it might be the best diet for bone health too. Greek women who followed the typical Greek fare of olive oil, abundant amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, and minimal red meat shared the greatest bone density. According to the study, “These results suggest that this eating pattern could have bone-preserving properties throughout adult life.” So keep consuming your calcium, magnesium and vitamin D for bone health but you might also include more of the food choices the Mediterranean diet includes.
• Though shrimp is higher in cholesterol than most meat and poultry, it's lower in fat and saturated fat. And fat, not cholesterol, has the greatest effect on blood cholesterol. Shrimp also has omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that's good for your heart.
• Try a Bed of Greens Instead of Carbs. Fish, chicken, or meat dishes are usually served on an enormous portion of rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. To avoid a starchy, buttery side dish, place your protein on a bed of greens instead. Think steamed kale, chard, or spinach, or a raw bed of spinach or salad greens. I'm not saying I avoid those carbs altogether, but eating large portions of them can make you feel grossly full. Not only are the greens less filling, but they offer fiber and so many vitamins and minerals. Plus they add an interesting texture and fresh flavor to the main dish.
• Your weight is a balancing act and calories are part of that equation. Fad diets may promise you that counting carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit will make the pounds drop off. But when it comes to weight loss, it's calories that count. Weight loss comes down to reducing extra calories from food and beverages and increasing calories burned through physical activity. Once you understand that equation, you're ready to set your weight-loss goals and make a plan for reaching them.
• The Importance of eating Breakfast.....Eating breakfast reduces your hunger later in the day, making it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix, such as candy or other packaged foods from the vending machine. In addition, prolonged fasting — which occurs when you skip breakfast — can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. In fact, skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity. Eating breakfast gives you energy, increasing your physical activity during the day. A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply blood sugar (glucose). Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased physical activity.

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