Did you know there is an actual day called May Day? It’s the halfway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice deep-rooted in astronomy celebrating the coming of Spring. As with many holidays’ springtime holidays are filled with family and friends. Business prepares, rebuilds, and reopens across the country in hosting events, employ us, …
Do you worry about if what you are eating is good for you? Too many calories, carbohydrates, sugar, or fat? Maybe you don’t know if you are eating enough or maybe you are eating too much? I get it too believe me……. I do and I am a Registered Dietitian! Often in my life, there …
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Living in New England I have been anxiously awaiting spring to arrive after the long nights and cold days of winter. Now spring is here, and the weather is becoming warmer, and our days are becoming longer. Being outdoors has many benefits not only for our health but most importantly our well-being. Imagine on a …
Did you know that hunger is one of the most homeostatic motivators for behaviors in humans? Hunger is defined as a “condition in which a person cannot eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs for a sustained period.” The most extreme form of hunger is called malnutrition. So why do I even bring this …
Would you call yourself one of those people that google searches on weight loss or on healthy eating? You may feel stuck or mislead by all the information that is out there on the media or what your friends are saying. If this sounds like you then you are not alone. Believe it or not, …
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How does this link affect your eating habits? There are millions of microbes that live happily in our gut. These friendly microbes do more than help us digest foods, make vitamins, and protect us from the not-so-friendly microbes but they have mood-boosting and stress-relieving functions as well. These microbes that live in our gut are …
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Being fully present without being distracted indulging in savory food. Doesn’t that sound AMAZING…. With practice, mindfulness cultivates the possibility of freeing yourself of reactive, habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. Mindfulness promotes balance, choice, wisdom, and acceptance of what is. So, if you want to give it a try then challenge yourself with …
All forces of technology surround us. From our cellphones, personal laptops, tablets, and watches just to name a few. In today’s world the technology we use not only influences the way we communicate but also changes the way think about eating. Some of the positive ways technology can help. Keeping us connected and providing an …
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If you aren’t happy or satisfied with the foods you are eating, it’s hard to develop a healthy relationship with food. It’s important to find the pleasure associated with food to feel satisfied and happy. You’ll find that the more pleasure you get from food, the easier it is to eat to a place of …
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You bet… those emotions can interfere with your eating habits. Finding comfort in food is common especially when we are feeling bored, happy, sad, anxious, or stressed. Also, the brain has a direct effect on the stomach and our intestines. For example, the very thought of eating can release the stomach’s juices before the food …
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