Advice for Eating

My husband had passed away. Afterwards, I ate whatever I wanted including a large amount of sweets after every dinner. Hot fudge sundaes at home were my passion.

I added back AM and PM snacks. One of my favorites is cottage cheese and pineapple. I began reading labels again, checking the carbs and the sugar in each product. I found myself allowing a fun dessert once a week, and if I got off of my schedule for a day, I would tell myself it's ok, it's just one day. I still do this, and will weigh myself to be sure I am staying on target.

I went through periods when my weight did not budge on the scale, yet I looked or felt thinner, then a couple of weeks later I had lost a couple of pounds. Sticking to it was key. It took me about 8-9 months to achieve my goal and to stay there. I guess being patient with myself was a big part of meeting my goals.

Learning new foods, new food combinations and I found Catherine to be very supportive of my actions. When I was not meeting my goals, she would give me constructive ideas but in a nurturing way.

Happy Eating! -Carol

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Advice for Eating - July 2025 AFE Client Email from Advice For Eating AFE Grocery Essentials and Simple Meals PDF available Hello Catherine, We are half way through 2025! Are you where you want to be with your health and life goals? This is

Choose a base:
Liquid - unsweetened almond milk or milk
Thickener - avocado, chia seeds or flax seeds 2-3 Tbsp.
Sweetener - fruit - 1/4- 1/2 cup
Fiber - spinach, kale, carrots, psyllium husk, wheat germ

Pick a protein:
Whey protein, spirulina powder, pea protein, collagen, plain Greek yogurt, silken tofu, ricotta or cottage cheese

Add toppings:
Seeds, nuts, nut butters, low sugar granola, cinnamon, ginger, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, raisins

Smoothie bowls can be a nutrient-packed meal that can help keep you feeling full for hours. But remember that it’s an easy way to pack in a lot of calories. Be especially mindful of the amount of toppings you add.

Enjoy!

One of the best ways to give yourself some is to slow down.

Happy 4th of July from Advice for Eating ❤️💙🤍

Here are a few favorite ways to enjoy 🍉
🔴 cut into shapes or spheres
🔴 whip cream
🔴 mustard (yes, people ❤️ it)
🔴 chili lime seasoning
🔴 watermelon slush . .

Although red watermelon is the most popular, using yellow watermelon instead can give your fruit platter, dessert, or smoothie a whole new look and feel to it.

Yellow watermelon is sweeter and has a more honey-like taste than its red counterpart. Yellow watermelon is good for skin health and your immune system since it’s high in vitamins A and C. It is also high in beta-carotene which helps protect you against cancers and eye disease.

It is hydrating and at only 46 calories per cup it’s a perfect summer time snack. Check your local farmer’s market if you want to try some yellow watermelon this month!

Fun fruit dolphins for the 4th of July ❤️💙🐬
Banana 🍌
Blueberries 🫐
Grapes 🍇
Pomegranate seeds 🔴

Enjoy!

Insulin resistance is one of the major factors that starts the brain-damage cascade leading the Alzheimer's disease.

Eating too much sugar and refined carbs can cause predementia and dementia. Cutting back on these foods can prevent or even reverse, pre-dementia and early dementia.

Stress shrinks the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. Make time for stress relief through deep breathing, meditation, or yoga.

Lack of sleep can cause impaired brain function. Aim for 8 hours of quality sleep every night.

Physical activity can prevent and even slow down the progression of cognitive decline and brain diseases like dementia. Even a 30 minute walk can help.

If you feel overwhelmed start humming🎵

Humming is more than just a sound, it's a powerful tool for calming your nervous system. It can be extremely effective especially when you're feeling stressed.

Try humming for about 5 minutes just gently incorporating it into your day, and notice the difference.

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