Introducing Amy Santo, MS RD and Samantha Jacobs, RD as the newest additions to Westchester Nutrition Consultants. As staff bloggers, we will bring you weekly nutrition and cooking tips, presenting you with innovative culinary ideas to keep your daily meals delicious and nutritious! And now for our first post… When I was studying abroad in [Read More]
Cold and flu season is right around the corner and we have all been told to wash our hands, get plenty of rest, and drink plenty of fluids in order to prevent the likelihood of getting a cold or flu, but there may be some nutritional supplements that could be beneficial as well during this [Read More]
Step One: Set Your Goal One of the keys when making any change is to have a clear goal. And goals should be behavior related, not weight related. This way you know exactly what you need to do, and the weight loss will always follow. For example your goals should be things like: start to [Read More]
“I don’t have time to plan ahead so I grab the wrong thing!” “I get so hungry during the day, I overeat at night.” Does this sound like you? Is snacking to blame? No! You might think that the best way to a trim waistline is to avoid eating between meals. If so, it’s time [Read More]
Going out and worried about keeping on track? Here are some tips: Don’t skip lunch or your afternoon snack. Share an appetizer, have one entree and then share dessert. Order your fish, seafood or poultry grilled, baked, steamed or poached – don’t hesitate to give special instructions to your waiter. Avoid breaded or fried entrees [Read More]
Look for meal ideas that include vegetables that you’ll actually enjoy. Start with soup: Vegetable purees and vegetable soups are a great way to start a meal. They’re filling and hearty. Look for ways to add flavor! If you like it hot, get some good Tabasco sauce or try some curry. Add color! If your [Read More]