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Healthy Habits

Try Something New on Your Plate

by Michaeline on March 24, 2012

During National Nutrition Month ® try something new on your plate.

My colleague has some great information about quinoa (keen-wa) on her website (www.nourishyourlife.com) .

If you have never tried it, I would encourage you to do so. Read about this grain and try one of the recipes she has on her website.

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Spring is in the Air…The Itch to Exercise

by Michaeline on March 18, 2012

Wow! Spring is in the air… in Michigan, anyway. Even though we had a mild winter, the turn of seasons gives some the itch to ramp up their exercise program. 

Before you go full steam ahead, here is some practical information on eating and exercise that you can use from a fellow coach on http://nourishingathletes.com.

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The Journey Into Clutter Busting: Family Meal Time

March 10, 2012

A family meal provides more than just good nutrition. It can provide real quality time for the entire household. When it comes to our children’s nutrition, we usually think more about what our kids are eating than how they’re eating it. In other words, dining together as a family has become a bit of a [...]

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The Journey Into Clutter Busting: National Nutrition Month ®

March 3, 2012

As a Registered Dietitian (RD), every March I return to my roots by committing tothe promotion of National Nutrition Month®. Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme, “Get Your Plate in Shape”, encourages consumers to ensure they are [...]

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Living in Balance

July 3, 2010

As Independence Day quickly approaches, I wanted to share some thoughts about living a life of freedom and balance. Here are some essentials for leading a well-balanced life that flows: Hydrate your body with water. It quenches thirst and helps satisfy your appetite. Walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away in [...]

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Healthy Kitchen Habit: From Processed to Whole Foods

April 3, 2010

Many processed foods are high in carbohydrates, sodium and trans fats. And now that you have cleaned out your pantry what will you eat? We have become so accustomed to convenience that we have forgotten how convenient it is to cook at home. In the busyness of today’s world we just want to get eating [...]

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You Time…Replenish Your Energy

February 6, 2010

“We need time to dream, time to remember and time to reach the infinite. We need time to be.” ~ Gladys Faber Are you taking time for yourself? Do you spend time refueling yourself? Make yourself a priority and take time for you. It is not selfish. By taking time for yourself you will have [...]

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“Waist” Management

December 12, 2009

As we move into the last couple of weeks of the holiday season, here are some tips to help you manage your waist and still enjoy the celebrations: Drink water Use healthy self-talk messages Practice delay tactics Eat on a regular schedule Station yourself away from the buffet Allow one treat or a small taste [...]

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Don’t Just Survive…Thrive!

August 1, 2009

We all feel pressure at some time or another in our life. When we use it as a positive…a challenge… we handle it well and it can be inspiring and stimulating. When pressure becomes overwhelming…it causes exhaustion ill health and unhappiness. When you prepare yourself physically and mentally you can avoid the negative effects of [...]

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Surrender to Serenity

July 28, 2009

Daily calm = a balanced life = renewed energy Give yourself permission for quiet time. Use the space created for yourself as discussed in my previous post and take time to be alone with your thoughts. Accept a sense of calmness and serenity that your private oasis allows. In order to thrive in our chaotic [...]

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