In my one-on-one work with clients there is a dual focus: I help them adopt a healthy new eating regimen, but in order for new patterns to stick, we also have to zero in on unhealthy habits that tend to keep them stuck. If you've ever uttered the phrase, "I know what I need to do, but I just can't

I’ve been there. It starts with a handful of carrots, moves to a few pieces of cheese, and the next thing you know, you’re elbow deep in a pint of ice cream. You go to bed exhausted and sick, feeling out of control and like you’re sabotaging yourself. Can you relate? It’s called emotional eating,

Incorporating antioxidant fruits into your diet can be extremely beneficial for your health. Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals found in food, which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body's cells use oxygen, a process called oxidation occurs which produces compounds

Chances are if you grew up in the last century, you’ve consumed a soda, or pop for those of you located in the upper Midwest region of the US. Sugar sweetened, carbonated beverages have been around since the late 1800s. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was added to most sodas in the mid-1980s and is

Even though many of us wake up in the middle of the night thirsty and/or needing a bathroom, few of us decide to stay awake to eat another dinner. To be sure, we may munch on a graham cracker, nibble on some leftover pie, or drink a glass of milk with some cookies. But with the exception of a