Traveling can put a serious dent in our health and wellness plans.  Here's a quick breakfast idea that you can bring with you anywhere.  It’s less expensive than store bought, and is healthy, filling, and has a nice mix of carbs, proteins and healthy fats.  It can be made easily in the airport or in a regular hotel room.Ingredients:1/4-1/2 cup instant oats1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (approx. 20 grams)1 Tbsp. chopped nuts1 Tbsp. dried fruitPinch sea saltHot waterDirections:Put all of the dry ingredients into a travel-safe container....


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The recommended amount of sodium, as prescribed by the American Heart Association, is 2300 mg per day for healthy people, and 1,500 mg per day for salt-sensitive populations, i.e. anyone with high blood pressure, is African-American, or is over the age of 50 years old. As innocent as sodium and salt may seem in your diet, they can cause you to appear heavier on the scale. Excess sodium in our diet causes us to retain water, thus adding to the numbers on the scale. You might think that because you don’t add salt to your foods or don’t eat a lot of salty-tasting food, that you are not at risk...


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So I had a client ask my opinion on the latest Dr. Oz recommendation of Green Coffee Bean Extract and weight loss.  I did a little digging, and here is what I found: Just this month, a study done by the University of Scranton, published in the Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity journal was presented at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting in San Diego, California.  The study looked at the efficacy of green coffee bean extract at reducing both body mass and weight in overweight adults. The study used a double blind, placebo controlled, crossover approach, which means...


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How many of you have uttered these famous words ... "I just want to lose 10 pounds" ... or "I only have 10 more pounds to go before I reach my goal?"  For those chronic dieters out there, you all know it's those last 10 pounds that are the most difficult to lose.  I figured that since Summer is just around the corner, now is the time to finally say adios to those last few stubborn pounds.  Start now, aim for 1-2 pounds per week, and by the beginning of June, you'll be ready to shop that Victoria's Secret bathing suit catalog that you are probably already getting in the mail every week. Eat...


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Hi Everybody Okay, here we are ... January 2010 - time to start blogging again. I came up with some easy tips and tricks all in one place to help with that ever present quest to lose weight. Here they are: Do not skip meals. It is important that you eat every 3-4 hours, even if you’re not hungry. Include a lean protein at every meal and snack. Best sources include, egg whites, chicken, turkey, fish, lean cuts of beef, low-sodium/nitrite-free deli meat, and low-fat dairy products. Focus on eating more whole foods each day instead of prepared or convenience foods. A chicken...


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