New Thanksgiving Day Traditions
Get your family into action this year instead of spending hours and days sitting on the sofa in front of the television! Creating new traditions involving physical activity can be a lot of fun and much better for you! Here are some ideas to get you jump started: Plan a few Turkey themed games to…
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner is not designed to be “healthy” – it is designed to a celebration of blessings! So, this year, don’t ruin your celebration with anxiety and guilt over what you are eating. Instead, arm yourself with some expert tips so that, whether you are the preparer of the meal or the partaker, you can…
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed
The month of November is a time of turning our thoughts to those things that we are blessed with and for which we are grateful. It’s a time to remember the blessings of the past and renew our commitment to focus on the blessings of today instead of grumbling and complaining. It’s a time to…
Guilt Free Chocolate Banana Protein Cups
These little guys seriously rock my world. When I am craving dessert or any kind of chocolate it has become my go to and I PROMISE I would rather eat these any day of the week than a processed candy bar full of junk. These taste WAY better and actually add value to your…
Pinterest – A Great Resource for Quick & Healthy Meal Plans
Are you looking for a better way to feed your family but short on time. Pinterest is a great resource for quick and easy, yet healthy meals and snacks. From themed dinners to summer time grilling, yes, Pinterest pretty much has it all. To get the most out of meal times, planning is essential. Make…
Caution! Swimsuit Season Ahead
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s true. Swimsuit season is right around the corner, and it’s time to prepare. Some of you may have already gone through that dreaded ritual–your “first appearance of the year” in swimming attire (of course, only in front of your mirror). Others may be putting it off, hoping to…
The Importance of Breakfast when Dieting
Often times many people will try to lose weight using just their own common sense. Less soda, more water. Less fast food, more fresh foods. Less sugar and sweets, more vegetables. Less couch time, more activity. And quite often that’s all it takes (of course with an added dose of motivation). However, there…
Good News for Alabama State Employees
The Alabama State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB) will cover approved physician supervised weight management and nutritional counseling programs. The SEIB will reimburse up to 80% of the cost of a physician supervised weight management program and/or nutritional counseling, with no deductible, not to exceed $150 per calendar year. This is great news, it means that…
Send Treats To The Troops
Get rid of all that candy & donate it to our troops!! Save yourself the calories by bringing your candy by noon on Friday, November 7th to Cahaba Heights Pediatric Dentistry, they will be shipping it to our troops overseas as part of Operation Gratitude! For more information, contact Cahaba Heights Pediatric Dentistry at 205-490-6850.
Easy Healthy Breakfast Wraps
Start your morning off right with this healthy scrambled egg wrap. Be sure to use whole wheat tortillas. A few variations: add spinach, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese & basil or salsa and avocado. Another great breakfast idea is the whole wheat banana wrap, made with either peanut butter or almond butter. Be creative, the wrap…