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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Having Fun and Good Health Through the Holidays - Eating Well

It will come as no surprise to you that the holidays can be a challenging time to maintain the healthy lifestyle you have established throughout the rest of the year. The holidays are often filled with increased levels of stress, increased eating opportunities filled with delicious drinks, desserts and heavy meals, decreased exercise and decreased time for adequate sleep. Does it have to be this way? I don't believe it does. What are 2 things that you need to do to make that happen? 1. To decide that your healthy lifestyle is worth preserving through to the new year.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Hot Off The Grill - Tips for Making Summer Grilling Safe and Healthy

Summer is almost officially here and it is the time of year when getting outside to cook and eat can be great fun. You may be a regular at grilling, but would like to make it more interesting, or you may be a novice who doesn't feel comfortable or has heard grilling may not be a healthy way to cook.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

8 Ways to Be More Active This Spring

Winter has come to an end and perhaps you haven't maintained the level of physical activity you had hoped for. As spring arrives motivation for physical activity often increases and at least where I live, in Minnesota, there are many new opportunities for getting out and moving again.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Clean Eating - 3 Tips To Clean Up Your Diet

"Clean eating" is one of the latest buzz phrases in our quest to find the "right" diet. There has been an increase in consumer demand for clean food products. Consumers are asking for products lower in sodium, without high fructose corn syrup and trans-fats, products with short ingredient lists, recognizable and "natural" ingredients. And the food industry is responding. Ingredients are being removed which are not easily understood. You will find more options without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. In 2013, 25% of new product launches globally were considered "label-friendly."

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Does the Scale Help or Hinder Weight Loss? How Often Should You Step on the Scale?

The weight on the scale can provide us with good information from one week to the next, but unfortunately it may not always be helpful.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Tools to Make Cooking Easier, Faster and Fun: Pressure Cooking

I enjoy cooking, but along with everyone I find fitting it in to the busy schedule of our family can often be a challenge. That is why I am always looking for ways to simplify – to continue to eat well and feed my family well in a way that fits into our lives. Kitchen tools One way to make life easier when cooking is to have the right tools available to speed the process. And the fun of having a new tool to experiment with makes it a win-win for me. There are many tools that can simplify your life when cooking including some of the following: - Food processor - Mini chopper

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Weight Loss Continues to Be Unreachable - Is Stress One of the Factors?

I was recently at the grocery store and took notice of how the struggle for weight control is failing miserably in our culture. There was a lovely woman who was very overweight and struggling even to walk across the store. If you saw her from the waist up she looked like a healthy weight, but from the waist down she would be considered obese. It was a reminder that the simple formula of calories in vs. calories out does not work for many women and men who have been fighting this battle for years and years.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Bloating, IBS and Trigger Foods

Bloating, cramps and stomach irritability can feel like minimal conce s, however, if you’re struggling with issues daily then it may be time to consider making lifestyle changes. Digestive problems are one of the most common reasons why people seek medical help; they can hamper everyday activities and routines.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

5 Ways to Add Protein to Your Breakfast

With all dietary choices there are individuals that go to extremes. Some believe they need supplemental protein even though they regularly consume meat, dairy and other excellent sources of protein. On the other hand, there are individuals who limit protein food sources in their diet and tend to consistently under consume protein. Most of the individuals I see are somewhere in the middle. Many of the clients I work with get an adequate amount of total protein throughout the day, but may not start out the day with enough.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

The Connection Between Gut Health and Inflammation

Some pass it off as aging; others suffer from ongoing health issues; however, there’s a chance your chronic inflammation means something else entirely: poor gut health. It might sound like we’re a broken record, but we’ll never stop repeating it, your gut has an enormous impact on your overall wellbeing.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Have you created a life of vitality? Take my quiz to find out.

What does vitality mean to you? The Webster’s definition of vitality is: a) capacity to live and develop, b) physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed, c) power of enduring. To me, vitality means living a life where you are: - thriving - feeling good every day – healthy and strong - participating fully in your life - engaged with family, friends and colleagues - not solely in the absence of poor health but in a state of great health

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Bloating - 60+ Million People Live With It, What Can Be Done?

Do you live with chronic bloating? Would you guess that 1 in 5 of your friends and family may as well? It is one of the most prevalent symptoms that we endure – when you wake up, after each meal, and getting worse and worse throughout the day. Statistics show that about 20% of the U.S. population has bloating. I would think that is a low estimate. The digestive system isn’t the sexiest of systems in the body, and people are embarrassed to talk about it. But the chronic symptoms that so many people are living with can be changed!

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Eat Out. Eat Healthy. Lose Weight.

I must admit, I'm not one who eats out very often. I much prefer to dine on a healthy home-cooked meal. As a whole though, Americans love eating out and we do it a lot. Unfortunately, people who dine out frequently tend to have higher BMIs (body mass index) than those who eat at home most of the time. This is especially true when they're in the company of friends who aren't worried about eating healthy. Let's face it, when everyone else is chowing down on a cheesy pasta dish, it's hard to order a salad with grilled chicken. No worries. I've got you covered.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Why you need food – it may not be why you think

What do you think of when you think of the NEED your body has for food?

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

A Simple Meal Plan For Relief From Digestive Upset

You know the story. You get home from work, you and your family are tired and hungry and you have no idea what’s for dinner. So what happens? You heat up something quick, you order a pizza or get take-out. How do you feel afterwards? For so many of us it leads to digestive upset – not only because of the stress of it all, but from the low nutrient and perhaps high sugar and fat meal. But how do you better – life is busy, it all takes too much time! I hear it every day. Symptoms of chronic digestive upset. People never feeling really well.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Foods to Heal Your Gut - And End the Cycle of Bloating, Constipation and Diarrhea

Do you feel bloated after every meal or even when you wake up in the morning? Do you constantly go back and forth between constipation and diarrhea? If so, you are not alone. According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 63 million people have chronic constipation and more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The cause of these symptoms is often overlooked, but rather symptoms are managed with chronic medication use, leading to side effects and additional health challenges.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Get rid of constipation with a nourished gut

I want to dig deeper into one of the main solutions to this problem so many millions of people struggle with – nourishing your gut. Making food and lifestyle choices to prevent constipation can go a long way, but also a healthy gut is key to prevent and manage any gut dysfunction that can lead to constipation. It is always easier to prevent illness than to treat it. So adopting healthy lifestyle choices before dealing with chronic constipation is ideal. But when that hasn’t been the case, there are choices you can start making today to get your gut on track. What is fiber?

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

7 Vitality Boosters - Foods to Increase Energy and Optimal Function

Vitality is defined as a state of being strong and active; having energy. Aren’t we all looking to feel a little greater vitality in our lives? You may think about lifestyle choices you can make to feel more vital – consistent exercise, getting enough sleep and managing stress. In addition to creating a healthy life, a healthy diet can have an important impact on promoting vitality! Try these 7 vitality boosting foods to nourish your body well and to keep you feeling energetic and strong!

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lynda EnrightRecently published1 topic

Inflammation - What Does It Mean and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

A Story of Inflammationr Inflammation is a hot topic today. But, for everyone, the word doesn’t necessarily create a picture in your mind of what it means. I understand it can be overwhelming and maybe a bit irritating with the magnitude of information available today – on nutrition, health, fitness – all things wellness. How do you know what it all means? Where do you turn for sound information? My goal is to be that resource for you – to help you make sense of it all. Today, I want to help simplify this idea of inflammation.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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