The Wellness Solution
Where busy moms live happy, healthy lifestyles.
Detox diets and cleanses continue to gain popularity and are often promoted as the golden ticket to feeling great and losing weight. Detox diets have been all the rage for years. Many dietitians, including myself, thought such diets would have their fifteen minutes of fame and that their popularity would fade over time. No such …
When you hear salad, you automatically think of summer meals but there are great ways to incorporate fall and winter vegetables into salads and make them a part of your meals all year long. This Fall kale salad recipe is a great side for any time of the year. What kale is best for a …
Comfort foods are different for everyone. For myself, I have to say it’s tomato soup. As a dietitian, I definitely prefer fresh tomato soup over canned. Fresh Tomato Soup Try this creamy roasted vegetable and tomato soup when you're craving childhood comfort food thats a bit healthier. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion …
Making drastic dietary changes seems to be the number one resolution people make every year. We aren’t close to the holidays yet, but there are many people who are looking for the next best thing in dietary changes. Making healthy dietary changes can seem daunting and that’s because there are so many messages out there …
Getting enough sleep is an important factor in leading a healthy lifestyle. For many adults meeting requirements for sleep is a challenge. Choosing foods that help you sleep could be a key ingredient to a better nights rest and reaching your health and fitness goals. How does nutrition affect sleep? Healthy sleep and healthy eating …
There’s a diet getting tons of attention and for good reason. Following a plant based diet has been shown to have a positive impact on health. There always seems to be a fad diet on the go and there’s usually something extreme about that diet, something that makes it difficult to follow long term. These …
I’m sure you have heard it many times: food is medicine. The foods we eat can have such a profound affect on how our bodies function. It can effect how we feel from day to day and most importantly on our overall health. Inflammation in the body has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, dementia, …
Talking about and complaining about weight loss woes is common. Many women feel like they are working so hard towards their goals only to find their weight plateauing or experiencing unintentional weight gain. What if there were something else at play here and not just a question of willpower or hard work? Enter the set …
In the very recent past, we have become so obsessed with food. Chefs around the world have celebrity status. We take pictures of our meals to post on social media and love to follow food bloggers. Yet, many of us don’t actually cook. Join me with kids in the kitchen. Many people have become reliant …
As we age our metabolism naturally slows down, making it easier to put on weight. One complaint heard most often by women, is that it seems to have become easier to gain weight and harder to loose. It’s not the end of the road. Start implementing these simple ways to boost metabolism today. It’s not …
