Stress Eater? Simple Steps to help Curb the Stress!
How many times have you thought, “there are not enough hours in the day to think about eating healthy”? You think about car pooling, picking the kids up from school, dropping them off at after school...
View ArticleSIMPLE STEPS: WHY WAIT? HYDRATE!
How much water do I need in a day? Hawaii enjoys year-round warmth and humidity. If you’re like me, you also sweat in everyday life. Hawaii’s climate makes hydration a health priority. Everyone needs a...
View ArticleHow much iron do I need? How do I Need?
Iron is an important mineral that helps move oxygen in our blood. Iron can be found in animal products like meat, fish and poultry, in plant products like nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains, tofu, and...
View ArticleSimple Steps: Tweaks, Twists and Twirls for Healthy Holiday Eating
What are a few extra calories during the holiday season? Well when it’s easy to eat appetizers that are high in calories while attending parties you can easily put on those extra pounds. Often the...
View ArticleSweet Treats: I Thought About Giving Up Chocolate-…..
I thought about giving up chocolate – but I’m no quitter! Have you been mindlessly munching on Halloween Candy? Are your cravings for all things sugar out of control? I hear you babe! It’s that time...
View ArticleSmoothies, Salads and Healthy Take Out
Turning Busy into Easy! Here are some easy tips when you are really busy but still want to eat healthy, because it makes you feel GREAT to keep eating healthy, right?! And we aren’t going to let “being...
View ArticleBreakfast: Toast with Cottage Cheese and Avocado
Enjoy breakfast with a twist: Avocado! Avocados contain less than 1 gram of sugar per 1 ounce serving(roughly one-fifth of a medium avocado). Ingredients: 4 Slices whole-wheat bread, toasted 1 Cup...
View ArticleHealthy Snack: Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
A fun, healthy snack to make with the kiddos after school. 1 Cup uncooked quinoa 2 Large eggs 1 Cup chopped onion 1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 Teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes,...
View ArticleHealthy Island Eating, Let Your Local Farmer’s Market Help YOU
Finding great food is easy for me, I’m a chef. I am also a chef with an autoimmune disease. Recently my ideas of what eating healthy is have changed. I eat many more vegetables and fruit than I did 2...
View ArticlePre and Post Workout Snack Ideas
Prior to a workout you should eat enough calories to sustain your energy throughout the workout. A small snack is perfect if you are eating your regular meals. Eat the snack 30 minutes to an hour...
View ArticleDiabetic Friendly
Listed are some wonderful Diabetic friendly recipes to help spice up your healthy eating. If you have heart health concerns, these are recipes that can be used. Also make sure to limit if not omit...
View ArticleEntrées
Listed are some wonderful healthy entree recipes to help spice up your healthy eating. If you have heart health concerns, these are recipes that can be used. Also make sure to limit if not omit salt;...
View ArticleSoups & Salads
Listed are some wonderful salad and soup recipes to help spice up your healthy eating. If you have heart health concerns, these are recipes that can be used. Also make sure to limit if not omit salt;...
View ArticleSnacks
Listed are some wonderful snacks to help spice up your healthy eating. If you have heart health concerns, these are recipes that can be used. Also make sure to limit if not omit salt; substitue soy...
View ArticleHealthy Recipes
Snacks & Pupu’s Turkey Cucumber Yogurt Cracker Sandwiches source- The Nutrition Team November 26, 2013 Calories: 180, Protein:20g, Total Fat:5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, CHO 10g, Dietary Fiber 2g...
View Article20 Foods to Avoid
Some of the greatest tasting foods can be the worst foods to try and use to fuel our bodies. A big reason: the fat, sugar, and sodium content are so out of proportion as to what our body really...
View ArticleDid you know?
As a sports fan you have a greater risk of indulgence… Did you know as sports fans, you have a greater chance of indulging in unhealthy foods when consoling yourself after your team loses? Researchers...
View ArticleAfternoon Snack ideas for a Pick-UP!
Keep your mind and body refreshed, nourished and hydrated! Listed are a few snack ideas to help you plan for healthier snack options. 1) Oatmeal and Blueberries: ½ cup hot oatmeal with 1 cup fresh...
View ArticleCurb Unhealthy Cravings at Work
So often mindless eating happens at work. Stress from the office can be a major contributor to un-nessessary food cravings, over-eating and not so good food choices. Your body senses the stress and...
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