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Healthy Hunger Fixes

Do you feel like your eating is out of control? Maybe you let yourself get so hungry that you choose out of desperation and convenience. You’re not alone. Here are some healthy fixes for bad hunger habits. Skipping breakfast? Or worse — choosing unhealthy foods because they’re fast? You can grab a piece of fruit just as quickly and easily. Try defrosting a whole grain bagel while you get dressed and ready in the morning. Try sticking instant oatmeal into the microwave as soon as you wake up and eat it while you get going. Picking unhealthy snacks to fight … Continue reading →

Six Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Want your body to become a more efficient fat-burning machine? Try these tips! Be sure that you are eating enough. Starving yourself will make your body slow your metabolism — not speed it up! For most women, eating around 1400 calories daily will keep your metabolism moving. Less than 1200 calories per day is less than your body needs for basic biological function — so your body will be forced to break down muscle for energy. That’s not a good thing. Make sure you include breakfast in your day. That early morning meal gives you a burst of energy AND … Continue reading →

Flip for Pancakes on National Pancake Day!

Tomorrow, February 20th is National Pancake Day! I’m sure you had your calendars marked but I had to look for this one. Actually, I found out that IHOP is offering one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to all its guests from 7am to 2pm to celebrate the occasion. When anyone mentions the words free and food in the same sentence I have to check that out! So in honor of National Pancake Day I offer you a whole blog just on pancakes! Basic Buttermilk Pancake Recipe 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- Eat Breakfast

We’re always nagging our children to eat breakfast. After all, it’s “the most important meal of the day”. But how many of us follow our own advice, or even remember why this meal is supposedly important? Breakfast food is comfort food to many of us. Maybe because it’s a lost art. Convenience foods are very prevalent and with our nonstop lifestyles, a good hearty breakfast is easily overlooked. That’s sad, because I for one could use a little more comfort before facing the big bad world each day. Breakfast can set the tone and our energy level for the entire … Continue reading →