Category: Nutrition

Want to lose weight? Don’t skip breakfast

October 29, 2013 0 Comments
Want to lose weight? Don’t skip breakfast

By Betty Murray            This won’t be the last time you’ll here this: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A new report from Cornell University muddies the water a bit about the importance of breakfast, but don’t let the results of the study fool you. Skipping breakfast is not […]

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Simple Ways to Cut 250 Calories a Day

October 13, 2013 0 Comments
Simple Ways to Cut 250 Calories a Day

By Betty Murray Losing weight comes down to one thing: are you burning more calories than you take in? Eating well and exercising regularly are essential for a strong, healthy body, but if you want to burn fat, you have to decrease the amount of calories you eat in a day and increase the amount of […]

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Delicious and nutritious: 5 healthy fall foods

October 6, 2013 0 Comments
Delicious and nutritious: 5 healthy fall foods

By Betty Murray Fall is in the air. You may notice that with the changing seasons, the foods you see in the produce section of your grocery store are changing. During the fall and winter, there are several new fruits and vegetables in season that are hard to find other times of the year. When we […]

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Broccoli’s New Superpower

September 28, 2013 0 Comments
Broccoli’s New Superpower

By Betty Murray A superfood is a food that contains nutrients known to provide health benefits, including enhance longevity and is backed by scientific studies. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains vitamins A, B, C and K, as well as potassium, zinc and fiber and has long been considered a superfood for it’s low-calorie, nutrient-rich […]

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The Exercise and Sleep Connection

September 21, 2013 0 Comments
The Exercise and Sleep Connection

By Betty Murray Trouble sleeping at night? Surprisingly, all your tossing and turning may be because you aren’t getting enough exercise. There’s still plenty of research to be done on the exact relationship between sleep and exercise, but several studies suggest exercise is just what is needed to cure insomnia (or improve sleep at least). One […]

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5 September Superfoods

September 16, 2013 0 Comments
5 September Superfoods

By Betty Murray It may still be hot outside, but fall is just days away. As the seasons change, so do the fresh foods that are in season. Many of these vegetables and fruits pack a powerful punch, which is why they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.” These five foods are so rich in nutrients, their health benefits […]

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6 Stress Signs You Can’t Miss

September 7, 2013 0 Comments
6 Stress Signs You Can’t Miss

By Betty Murray It’s easy to ignore the signs of burnout between work, caring for your family and keeping up with the expectations of family and friends. But a stress-related meltdown isn’t just bad for your mental health it’s bad for your physical health as well. It can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart […]

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Six Habits of Fit People

August 16, 2013 0 Comments
Six Habits of Fit People

Ever wonder how the world’s fittest people got fit and stay that way? While they may have genes that make a fit body a little bit easier to achieve, the fittest people didn’t get that way by accident. The truth is that fitness takes time and dedication. It requires forming healthy habits, and breaking the […]

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Going Gluten Free March 20 7pm Central Market Plano

February 22, 2013 0 Comments
Going Gluten Free March 20 7pm Central Market Plano

Gluten-Free 101 – Beyond the Basics Free Celiac and Gluten Intolerant Educational Class! Going Gluten Free Class Location Central Market Plano 320 Coit Road, Plano 75075 Wednesday 20, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm Learn...

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