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Kathy Nichols - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Hi! I'm the Healthy Habits Coach. I have 30 years experience as a registered dietitian. I also have been certified as a life coach, and have a long standing meditation practice. There are so many claims about what is healthy and what is not, what is good and what is not, that it be confusing deciding what to eat! I can help you find what works best for you. When you find a way ... [More]
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- "Food, Inc" and Voting With Our Meals
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] What we eat is making us sick, and the documentary "Food, Inc." brings this home. The best part is that when you make good choices, it is not only good for your health, but also for animals, the planet and even the people who work with food.
- Stress Eating - It Doesn't Help the Economy, Does it Help You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Tough economic times can make us reach for food - but this response doesn't help the economy and it probably makes us feel worse. We actually can weather stressful times better with good nutrition.
- Mindful Eating - A Fresh Look
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] I always thought mindful eating was pretty easy, until I really tuned in during a week-long meditation retreat. Here is what I learned.
- Weight Loss - Do You Eat Enough?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] It seems obvious that if you want to lose weight you should eat less - but sometimes that backfires. If you eat too little at meals, you could end up snacking too much between meals. Here are some tips for getting the right amount of food.
- Food First
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Food is powerful medicine, and the choices we make keep us healthy or make us sick. Yet even when we know how to make healthy food choices we often struggle. Here are tips to help you see food and eating in a new way.
- Healthy Fats - Healthy Cells
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] You really are what you eat! Learn more about the important role of healthy fats as an integral part of the cell membrane. Understanding this will make it easier to choose a healthy diet.
- Improve Your Health This Year - 5 Tips
[Health-and-Fitness] Happy New Year! What are your health goals this year? Have you been putting off improving your diet because it seems too hard? Healthy habits can keep you well.
- Easy Autumn Meals
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The foods of autumn are colorful, healthy and delicious. Here are some easy ways to enjoy the jewels of the season.
- Thanksgiving Eating Strategies - How to Avoid Getting Stuffed
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Thanksgiving is our biggest food holiday. If you don't pay attention, you can mindlessly double or triple your usual calorie intake. Here are some strategies to help you enjoy the holiday without getting stuffed.
- Ten Tricks to Avoid Halloween Treats
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The candy is coming. It is already in stores near you, and soon it will be making its way into homes, offices, and candy bowls everywhere. Those Halloween candy bars might seem innocent; after all they are so little.
- Emotional Hunger and Finding Nourishment
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Do you eat healthy meals and yet still struggle with your weight? It is often what we eat between meals that is a problem. Find new ways to think about hunger and nourishment.
- Losing Belly Fat
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] We know belly fat is not good for our health, but what can we do to lose it? Here is an explanation of how belly fat impacts body chemistry and what you can do about it.
- Are Carbohydrates Good Or Bad?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Should you eat carbohydrates or not? It depends! Learn what to look for to choose healthy carbohydrates.
- Eating For Endurance
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you exercise over an hour or even shorter times with big intensity, you need the right foods to fuel your workout and to help you recover more quickly. Eating right will help you enjoy your workouts more and perform better.
- Healthy Eating Habits - Eat Real Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] This summer explore the local fruits and vegetables available through CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) and Farmers Markets. This is a great way to get "real food," to meet the people who grow the food, and to try something new and delicious. And here are some things to think about as you ponder the choices of local and/or organic.
- Snack Attacks - What to Do
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] You can have a healthy diet and still feel undone by snacks. Instead of getting upset with yourself, think of the urge to eat as information. Read the article to find out how you can have other options.
- Savoring Food - Eating for Enjoyment and Satisfaction
[Food-and-Drink] Do you enjoy your food - or the idea of it? You may be surprised to find that you are missing out on part of the sensory experience of eating. When you eat mindfully, with all the senses, food is more enjoyable and you are satisfied sooner. Find out more about how to fully enjoy what you eat.
- Broken Resolutions For a Healthy New Year
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] We start the year with great intentions - then what happens? If you are finding it challenging to keep your health related New Year's resolutions, here are some tips to get you back on track.
- Healthy Cooking - Spring Greens
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Mom was right: eat your vegetables! Ever wonder why they are so important. Find out here, plus some tips for cooking those beautiful greens that are in season now.
- Dark Chocolate - Safe Pleasure?
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Do you enjoy chocolate and want to find a healthy alternative? Dark chocolate has healthy flavonoids and may protect your heart. The best thing about dark chocolate is it is easy to eat just a little. Find out more about what to look for in dark chocolate.
- Vitamin D Needs Higher in Winter
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] It is estimated that more than half of all Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Depending on where you live, you may not be getting any from the sun in winter. Find out more about why this vitamin matters and how to get enough of it.
- Stop Eating When Full
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There is still food on your plate: how can you stop eating? Learn how to eat less without being deprived.
- Not Hungry? Pause Before You Reach for Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] How can you stop eating when you are not hungry? The next time you are reaching for food but not really hungry, try these tips.
- Healthy New Year - Ten Tips to Reach Your Weight Loss and Health Related Goals
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Is this your year to lose weight and get healthy? Here are tips to make your goals become a reality.
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