Today, on Christmas Day 2017, it has been ten months since my mom passed away. Living during this past year has been a challenge for me because of her death. Holidays can be a challenge for many, but especially those who have lost a loved one. The past weekend was filled with snow, something my […]
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Many are heading out on vacation away from home during the holidays. Some may be boarding planes for flights and others may be hopping in their vehicles for a road trip. However you plan to travel and wherever you are staying, consider using some healthy vacation eating strategies. Do not skip meals and watch your portion […]
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Sticking to your workout routine during holidays can be a challenge. Staying active will give you energy and reduce stress, along with burning any extra calories you might have eaten. These quick tips can help you plan ahead and prepare you to stay active this holiday season: If you are traveling, planning ahead can make […]
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Food poisoning from harmful bugs can show up if you do not handle foods carefully. Symptoms can include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and cramps, or a fever. This is the time of the year when we are making holiday treats, doing more home cooking, and dealing with leftovers in our kitchen. Think safety to […]
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On the occasion of a celebration meal, do not derail your healthy eating plans. Stick with strategies that work for you. The meal pictured was at a great steak restaurant in Seattle. The steak was cooked to perfection, but there was WAY too much food so I took half of the meal home for the […]
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This past summer I had an amazing meal sitting outside at a restaurant along the shores of Lake Washington. It was a beautiful evening and I started with a spinach strawberry salad that also had red onions, goat cheese, and candied almonds. It was so satisfying and filling I really could not even eat much […]
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I do not crave salty things like I do sweet things. I can easily ignore a bag of potato chips if it is sitting on a shelf in my kitchen. However, I love corn chips for some reason. Maybe it was my first taste of Fritos corn chips from the tiny little bags at the […]
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I have been struggling with my left knee for months. One of the best forms of rehabilitation without weight-bearing for me, is getting on my bike. The weather the last few weeks has been clear and I was able to get in a nice flat, sunny bike around Burton. The views out across the water that […]
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To get through the holidays while continuing to eat healthy, come up with some basic guidelines as a blueprint to follow to keep you on track. In “The Small Change Diet” Keri Gans suggests: Dine out, rather than pig out. Celebrate the event, not the food. Treat”the holidays” as one day, not one month. Take […]
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What works for some is just eating three meals a day, however many people will have a snack between meals. During the holidays it is even more important to have healthy snacks available because of all of the excessive holiday eating. My featured photo is Chocolate Puerh tea and almond milk-what a yummy snack! More […]
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