Tag: snacks

How to Avoid Stress Eating at Home

Author: heartandsoul April 17, 2020 June 5, 2020
If you find yourself itching for unhealthy foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone.  In times of stress, I often turn to junk food as a coping mechanism. It’s because emotional eating, or stress eating, often works as a way to release chemicals in our brain like dopamine that trigger our pleasure center and … Continue reading "How to Avoid Stress Eating at Home"
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5 Tips to Get Your Diet Back on Track

Author: heartandsoul November 26, 2019 June 9, 2020
  “Thanksgiving, man.  Not a good day to be my pants.”  This quote is from comedian Kevin James.  While funny, it also has a good point.  All of us, at some point or another, will “mess up” our diets.  And if you’re trying to stick with a diet, then Thanksgiving is one of THE TOUGHEST … Continue reading "5 Tips to Get Your Diet Back on Track"
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3 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes Under 300 Calories

Author: heartandsoul October 18, 2019 June 9, 2020
  Warm. Comforting.  Creamy. Pumpkin-y.  It seems that many people fall in love with the taste of pumpkin and associate it with warm memories and autumn weather.  My friend once joked that you know fall has arrived when every coffee chain in the country rolls out their pumpkin spice lattes.  Yet pumpkins are also a … Continue reading "3 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes Under 300 Calories"
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3 Best Free Nutrition Apps for 2019

Author: heartandsoul September 27, 2019 June 9, 2020
  With so many things on your plate, sticking to healthy eating habits is no easy feat.  Luckily, a lot of smartphone apps can help impose some dietary discipline, helping you watch what you eat – or at least be better informed about the food you consume.  If you’re ready to start eating and drinking … Continue reading "3 Best Free Nutrition Apps for 2019"
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5 Red Flags to Notice On Nutrition Labels

Author: heartandsoul September 16, 2019 June 9, 2020
  Buying healthy food for our families should be easy, right?  Especially since new products constantly arrive in the supermarket promising great taste and nutritional benefits.  However, at face value, many choices that may seem healthy could be no better than the junk food you’re trying to avoid.  Below I have 5 red flags to … Continue reading "5 Red Flags to Notice On Nutrition Labels"
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7 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Author: heartandsoul August 26, 2019 June 9, 2020
  It’s 10am.  You’re drained and tired, but the day is only beginning.  Who among us hasn’t experienced spells of tiredness or lack of energy when we just want to get things done?  The reasons for feeling tired can vary for a variety of different reasons, but there are many opportunities to maximize your energy … Continue reading "7 Ways to Boost Your Energy"
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