I have been in health care a few decades now and often the mindset that has been promoted is that if something is good for you then doing more of it is even better. Makes sense??? What if Less is...
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Strawberry Bacon Kale Salad
As it gets colder I find sometimes it can be hard to get in those healthy greens. This Strawberry Bacon Kale Salad from my app AHealthierU is a great go to for a quick meal or side. It’s an easy...
Is Your Monkey Brain Or Empire Brain Making Your Decisions?
I was recently on a webinar and heard a great description about the different areas of the brain and how our behaviours will be ruled by the part of our brain that is engaged and making the final decision. In...
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Peaches
Today's Dinner…Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Peaches! Grilled chicken breasts with peaches is an easy tasty summer dinner idea! It is so easy and you will be surprised what a wonderful flavor the peaches give to the chicken! For a...
Top 8 Tips to Avoid Late Night Snacking
Did you know that there’s an obesity crisis in North America? The many different causes of obesity, some having to do with hormonal and metabolic issues which I see a lot of with many people I have worked with over...
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
This Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe is the perfect quick dinner recipe the whole family can enjoy. This recipe is light, healthy, low in carbs and is ready in less than 20 minutes! Ingredients: 2 large avocados, peeled and halved, seeds...
Chopped Greek Salad
This Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Shrimp from my AHealthierU app is the ultimate, flavor-packed, loaded salad. Topped with pan-seared shrimp makes a healthy and delicious dinner that goes from kitchen to table in less than 30 minutes. The combination of...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but often exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is...
7 Tasty Tips For Good Nutrition This Summer
Ahhh summer. That time of the year when BBQs are a must, gathering over drinks and food on patios or on the dock up north. If you’re hoping to lose weight, tone up, or simply enjoy all these gatherings but...
Chickpea Salad With Yogurt Dressing
This simple Middle Eastern-inspired Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a protein-packed salad that comes together in 10 minutes and tastes even better after refrigerating for a while. It’s fully plant-based, gluten-free, and full of flavor. And bonus….it’s fresh, light...