Expert Nutrition

Happy Valentime’s Day ❤️

Happy New Year! If you are looking to get into more yoga this year check out this free yoga challenge.
https://try.yogainternational.com/30-for-30-challenge-monthly/?utm_source=Gaia&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Gaia-30for30Challenge-Monthly&sc_src=email_2328593&sc_lid=143570040&sc_uid=gZQzoFkver&sc_llid=145653&sc_eh=542d04e328d250401&utm_source=email

Cream Cheese Penguins

So cute!!!

Cream Cheese Penguins Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

Great news! Get a running start on 2022 with the newest addition to Down Dog's family of apps - Running! The best part? It's FREE until April 1st, 2022!

Fun holiday snack idea

GRINCH CHRISTMAS FRUIT SNACK 🎄
https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/grinch-party/

🎄⛄ Starting with the Holiday Humor.... LOL 🤣😂😅

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CHRISTMAS VEGGIE TRAY - so clever!

https://www.prettymyparty.com/creative-party-platter-ideas/

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CHRISTMAS CHARCUTERIE WREATH - this is almost too pretty to eat, how cute! https://www.playpartyplan.com/christmas-charcuterie-wreath/

The typical person eats almost 7000 calories on Thanksgiving day! If you call a for advice now it will save you 3500 calories or more this holiday. This ad was brought to you by weight loss insurance. 😁

Skinny Pumpkin Overnight Oats in a Jar

Creative ways to use pumpkin for breakfast.

Skinny Pumpkin Overnight Oats in a Jar Pumpkin spiced overnight oats with pumpkin butter, banana, chia and spice in a jar (no cooking required!) I know what I'll be eating for breakfast every morning for the next few weeks.

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FRUIT TURKEY 🦃 🧡 cute idea!
via Pinterest

Slightly More Than 6 in 10 U.S. Adults (61%) Report Undesired Weight Change Since Start of Pandemic

Latest news on pandemic weight gain - average gain is 29 lbs.

Slightly More Than 6 in 10 U.S. Adults (61%) Report Undesired Weight Change Since Start of Pandemic This infographic from APA’s Stress in America™ pandemic survey shows different segments of adults who report undesired weight loss or undesired weight gain since the start of the pandemic.

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A fun summer treat!

WATERMELON SPARKLERS 🌟
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/fruit-sparklers/

Testing Peloton, Echelon, Mirror and SoulCycle: The Pros and Cons of Smart Gym Gear

Great article about popular home gym equipment.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/testing-peloton-echelon-mirror-and-soulcycle-the-pros-and-cons-of-smart-gym-gear-11617534001?st=6jdvgcp1fkgnpky&mod=sbacq

Testing Peloton, Echelon, Mirror and SoulCycle: The Pros and Cons of Smart Gym Gear Internet-connected home fitness gear, such as Peloton, Mirror, Echelon and the SoulCycle At-Home Bike, are the future of working out, but are they worth the expense? A look at the pluses and minuses.

I love when clients let me share their before and after photos! I have been staying busy working with clients like J. during the pandemic! Way to go J.G. on losing over 50 lbs! No gimmicks, no fad diets, no shake diets.... just a healthy sustainable nutrition program that works!

When change is inevitable let 2021 be the year of improvements you were always looking for! Happy New Year!🥳

Cheers to those that worked so hard to reach their wellness goals in 2020. Thanks to everyone that let me lead you there!

Study: Just 11 minutes of exercise a day is enough to help you live longer

Good news! Who doesn't have 11 minutes each day to exercise?
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/06/how-exercise-helps-longevity-and-aging.html

cnbc.com Study results published in the British Journal of Medicine suggest there's a reason to get up and move every few hours, especially if you sit all day.

Pumpkin Bread — siggi's dairy

Yummy pumpkin bread with Siggi yogurt.
https://siggis.com/recipe/pumpkin-bread-2

siggis.com try these delicious recipes based on siggi’s icelandic-style yogurt products

Meal planning and more: Nutrition tips to get virtual school year off to a healthy start | WTOP

Check out my tips for back to school healthy eating. You can hear my interview on WTOP.com or via the radio station being aired today.
https://wtop.com/gallery/health-fitness/meal-planning-and-more-nutrition-tips-to-get-virtual-school-year-off-to-a-healthy-start/

wtop.com Wondering how to stay sane as the school year gets started from home? Two dietitians have suggestions for how to plan meals, move more, and keep your family healthy as the pandemic extends into its sixth month.

Two Good™ Greek lowfat Yogurt | Light & Fit®

More icelandic yogurt options offered by Dannon now.
http://www.lightandfit.com/light-yogurt/icelandic-style-yogurt/

lightandfit.com Our Two Good™ Greek yogurt is 85% less sugar than average yogurts and an excellent source of protein. Discover all of the delicious Two Good™ flavors.

Greek Cucumber Cups

Try this refreshing appetizer for the 4th.
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54125/greek-cucumber-cups-recipe/
Happy 4th of July!

delish.com We want all Greek, all the time.

AMAZING RESULTS to share! We are fighting pandemic pounds with a total of 316.86 pounds lost among 22 participants during our virtual wellness challenge that started March 15th and wrapped up on June 30th.

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Palmini Pasta | Low Carb Pasta | Sugar Free and Gluten Free Pasta

I am in love with these hearts of palm noodles (only 20 calories per cup), I just ordered the lasagna noodles to make a low carb lasagna.
www.eatpalmini.com

eatpalmini.com Palmini, a low carb pasta substitute made 100% from a natural plant known as Hearts of Palm. Not only does it look like pasta, it can also taste like pasta!

If you need additional wellness support then check out my COVID wellness challenge facebook group. I have a wellness challenge checklist for you to try too.

Egg substitutions for cooking and baking when the store shelves are empty

Great ideas for egg substitutions if you store supply is low.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/04/02/egg-substitutions-for-cooking-and-baking-when-the-store-shelves-are-empty/?fbclid=IwAR0tUhRrxh3mBllOoXml0Lm_pmYjFZm3waWndVkgre3fUGc2IpKJ1JwMT4k

washingtonpost.com Take a page from the vegans who are well-versed in substitutions.

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tempeh Skewers and Peanut Sauce Recipe

Easy and kid friendly vegetarian recipe:
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/vegetable-stir-fry-with-tempeh-skewers-and-peanut-sauce-recipe

eatright.org Peanut sauce brings this stirfry to life. Once you prepare this sauce, it can be incorporated into a variety of recipes.

No need to wipe down groceries or takeout, experts say, but do wash your hands

Good news!
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/23/health/groceries-takeout-coronavirus-wellness-scn-trnd/index.html

cnn.com In our search for control over coronavirus, America has taken to wiping down our groceries and takeout food, but the true risk is tiny, experts say. More important preventions are proper hand-washing and social distancing.

PB&J Chickpea Smoothie | a vegan kid friendly protein shake

Family friendly smoothie - PB&J yummy!
https://www.loveandzest.com/pbj-chickpea-smoothie/

loveandzest.com PB&J Chickpea Smoothie, a vegan kid friendly protein shake made with 4 whole food ingredients—chickpeas, 100% grape juice, PB, and flax.