The holiday season, spanning from Thanksgiving to New Year's, is often synonymous with joy and celebration…stress, anxiety and perhaps a bit of weight gain. Balancing holiday indulgence with healthy habits is key to enjoying this festive time without compromising your well-being. Here are some tips...
What did he do now, you ask? Better yet, what did he EAT? Apparently, Home Depot has the hot dog wagon working again. Mr. Non-Compliant was shopping (yeh, right) and smelled the dogs all through the store. (Ick, I’d scurry out of there.) This is where I...
You may recall that last week I shared a timetable to help you calmly and methodically prepare for Thanksgiving. If you haven’t quite managed to move into action, never fear. You still have time. Probably my greatest piece of advice for those of you in charge...
If you’re reading this blog post on Thursday, November 9, I have a startling surprise. THANKSGIVING IS TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Yikes! Maybe it’s just me, however I think most of you will agree that it was October only a night or so ago. Probably has something to...
‘Tis the season for an increase in social gatherings that typically include lots of delicious food—and sometimes an increase in weight. What to do? (Besides living like a hermit.) Follow Mr. Non-Compliant’s 4 simple rules. Many years ago, Mr. Non-Compliant was preparing for a season of eating in...
Pumpkin is not only a hallmark of autumn and Halloween, but it's also a highly nutritious food that can be incorporated into various dishes. Pumpkins contain potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B-complex, C and E. Including more pumpkin in your diet may help improve immunity, heart...
Sounds crazy, right? I recently read about a small study done in Brazil (of course), to see if Brazil nuts helped lower LDL. LDL is the “bad” cholesterol that you want to be lower. HDL is the “good” cholesterol that you want to be higher. Turns out...
“I wish I could do better but eating healthy and exercising can feel so overwhelming.” If you’ve ever had these thoughts, here’s an effective way to get you moving in the right direction. The best part. It’s EASY. It’s called the 5-minute action. There’s nothing special about 5 minutes....
Although we’ve enjoyed some warm, sunny days this week, I know it’s fall because I need a hard hat to go outside. Not because of any construction. Squirrels. Acorns are constantly being pelted down on the roof, deck and patio. It truly is scary, and I fear I...
“Who ate all these chips?!” You look around and, alas, not even a dog to blame. Oops. It’s not your fault. If you’ve had this experience—robotically hand-to-mouthing some ultra-delicious, highly snackable food until the whole party-size portion is gone—you’ve probably felt frustrated or even ashamed. But with ultra-processed foods,...