SGT Peterson RSSAlthough none of us at SGT Peterson’s like to think about the amount of calories you all may have consumed over the Thanksgiving weekend, we know the large majority went up for a second round of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and of course, pumpkin pie. So now that the Holiday is over, you (hopefully) are thinking [...]
If there’s anything we love more than lifting heavy things and looking at our big muscles in the mirror (just kidding) it’s eating. I’m not talking about salads with dressing on the side and low cal crackers…we love anything with cheese, meat, “flaming sauce” and just about everything that comes with the reputation of “fast.” [...]
This article was written by Pamela Stuppy MS,RD,LD, a registered and licensed dietitian in New Hampshire. More of her articles can be found at seacoastonline.com. If you have questions about vegetarianism and how it may fit into your weight management or health goals, feel free to contact me Rebecca Schauer RD, LD via email: rebecca@wellbody-wellbeing.com [...]
BY: Rebecca Schauer, licensed and registered dietitian rebecca@wellbody-wellbeing.com The glycemic index (GI) is a number scale between 0 and 100 that ranks foods containing carbohydrates. It essentially looks at how much a certain food raises blood sugar levels. GI values are determined experimentally, by feeding an individual a certain amount of test food, and then [...]
By Rebecca Schauer, Licensed and Registered Dietitian rebecca@wellbody-wellbeing.com You probably know them as nutrition bars, energy bars, protein bars, or meal replacement bars. Originally created for athletes and mountain trekkers, now they are consumed by just about anyone looking for a quick, fits-in-your-hand, ready-to-eat meal. But are “nutrition bars” really healthy nutritional alternatives to real [...]
By: Rebecca Schauer, Licensed and Registered Dietitian rebecca@wellbody-wellbeing.com Vitamin D has gotten a lot of buzz lately. One reason is because experts are finding we seem to need more than what the current recommendations are: 200 IU per day for children and adults up to 50 years old, 400 IU for 51-70 year olds, and [...]
Posted by Rebecca Schauer, RD, LD (rebecca@wellbody-wellbeing.com) Diets not only don’t work, they can make you crazy. They make you think about food all the time, make you feel bad about yourself when you can’t stick to it, and make you feel guilty when you aren’t actually on a diet. And in fact, diets can make you [...]
Do you survive by grab-n-go meals or meals on the run? Do you autopilot-eat in front of the TV or computer? Ever munch n’ talk at parties without really remembering what you ate? If so, it might be time to try some mindful eating. Mastering this practice can save a lot of calories over time [...]
Let me be candid with you, getting into shape may be simple, but as many of you know, it’s not always easy. HERE’S AN IMPORTANT TIP: Along with exercise the most important thing for getting permanent results is SETTING A PERMANENTLY HEALTHY DIET. Think it’s impossible? It’s not really that bad, I promise, but I [...]