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As we dive deeper into Spring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables come into season. Seasonal produce is beneficial for a variety of reasons: in-season produce is fresher and tastes better, it is fresher with a higher nutritional value, and seasonal produce is often less expensive. A great nutrition goal for the month of […]

The New Year is always a great time to refocus on our health and wellness goals, or sometimes even set new goals. A great challenge entering the New Year is to focus on adding one healthy habit every month. Focusing on adding healthy habits, rather than breaking the unhealthy habits, helps us stay focused on […]

Life after Lap-Band is filled with a lot of choices. Some of those choices can bring you towards a healthier lifestyle and lasting weight loss. Other choices can hold you up along the way. The holiday season makes it more difficult than ever to make the type of choices that promotes lasting weight loss. Thanksgiving […]

Thanksgiving, a holiday centered around family and food, is fast approaching. The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy; however, they are often associated with stress. In particular if your goal is to lose weight the holidays can seem like a daunting time- many holiday parties, family gatherings and celebrations are centered around food. […]

Well-planned healthy snacking can aid weight loss by helping manage hunger and control overeating at meal times. However, uncontrolled snacking can easily lead to weight gain by adding extra calories without effecting the portions or foods we eat at the following meals. An ideal snack will fill you up quickly and keep you full until the […]

One of the best ways to monitor and manage your calorie intake to achieve your weight loss goals is practicing mindful eating. Whether it’s a meal, a snack, or a single bite – all foods and beverages we eat and drink add up! It can be hard to always practice mindful eating. I often find […]

There is no one particular diet that is right for everyone, it is important to find your own healthy eating plan that is nutritious adaptable to your lifestyle. Time is often one of the biggest obstacles people face when trying to meet their weight loss goals. Grocery shopping and meal prep takes time and effort […]

Don’t let a long commute get you down. Get active and focus on weight loss as you get to and from work in Atlanta. Across the United States, the average to-work commute is just over 25 minutes. Done twice a day, this puts the average American worker in the car for just about an hour, […]

We all go through times when we are super busy and consequently may push food and nutrition to the back burner. The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition: Simple Steps You can take to Eat Well, Reduce Stress, and Improve Your Health is a great resource for people who want to eat healthfully, but are […]

September is Better Breakfast Month which is an excellent reason to eat up! Why is breakfast so important? It sets the tone for the day! It jump starts your metabolism; fuels you with energy; improves your ability to concentrate; and helps prevent hunger and snacking later in the day, just to name a few. Research […]