First, let me be clear. I am a coffee lover. The last thing I do before I head to bed at night is set up my coffee maker and that hot pot of coffee waiting for me in the kitchen is the primary reason I get out of bed at 5:45 a.m. So this post […]
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By bhg_super_admin | Published:After reading Gillian’s Wednesday post about brain health, I decided to look into Omega-3 fatty acids, which I vaguely remembered from my days of reading Dr. Andrew Weil’s Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, were important to the health and intellectual performance of the brain. What I didn’t recall is that in addition to significant brain health […]
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By bhg_super_admin | Published:We all love reasons to celebrate at work. “It’s so-and-so’s birthday, let’s have cake for a 4pm snack!” Or, “The team has been working so hard, I’ll order in some pizzas for lunch!” Or, “It’s Friday, here is a box full of doughnuts!” (Enough for us to have at least 2 each!) We know why […]
Read moreSpring Resolutions
By bhg_super_admin | Published:It’s April. A transition month. Here in the northeast, the days are longer, the sun a bit stronger, the snow is receding and the foot traffic around the “loop” in my neighborhood has picked up. Sure, we got 7 inches of snow on Fri. and the ski mountain is still jammed with people. But if […]
Read moreTips for Maintaining Energy Throughout the Day
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Last Friday’s blog was supposed to be about energizing foods, but I didn’t have the energy to write it! It was one of those weeks. Work was crazy busy, my husband was out of town for a couple days, and my 13 year-old daughter first had (minor) hand surgery followed by an awful 4-day stomach […]
Read moreGetting More Green
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Firstly, Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day to all of you Irish folks out there! In honor of you, this week’s food post is all about Getting More Green – as in green, leafy vegetables, one of our Super Foods – into our diets. The USDA categorizes the following as dark green leafy vegetables: bok choy […]
Read more7 Simple Tips to Meet Your Healthy Eating Goals
By bhg_super_admin | Published:I am a foodie (really, I am an eatie) and a fairly conscientious shopper, but trying to follow all of the healthy eating tips can be overwhelming. It’s no wonder we procrastinate! I once went to my favorite market and spent an hour cruising the aisles becoming more and more overwhelmed by all the food rules racing […]
Read moreHeart Healthy Eating
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Anyone who knows me well, knows I don’t like the words “no,” or “don’t,” or “shouldn’t,” especially when it comes to food… To me, focusing on what you can’t or shouldn’t eat is a set up for failure and takes the pleasure out of eating. So in honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, rather than […]
Read moreFoods We Love that Love Us Back!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:“Super foods.” We’ve all heard about these amazing foods that are not only nutritious but they boost energy, help regulate blood sugar, provide anti-aging benefits and are protective against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers. The really good news here, folks – most of these foods taste GREAT, are inexpensive and easy to prepare! While […]
Read moreA New Twist on Balancing Nutrition
By bhg_super_admin | Published:We are always striving for balance in our lives – work/life balance, balance in our relationships and in our diets. Achieving balance is tough and of course no one can have a perfectly balanced life all of the time. But the important thing is that we take the step toward balance in all areas of […]
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