Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! With my name being Erin there’s no way I couldn’t share with you a fun recipe to celebrate the day. So here you go- one of my favorite creations: Shamrock Spinach Pancakes These little guys are so fun to make and only have 50 calories and 2 grams of carbohydrate per […]
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How to Achieve Your Weight Loss Resolutions Without Feeling Deprived
I have partnered with Flatout Flatbread to bring this post to you. All opinions are my own Did you set a New Year’s resolution for yourself to lose weight this year? You aren’t alone. Weight loss is one of the top resolutions each year, however most people who make this a resolution give up on […]
How a Low Glycemic Diet Can Help You Achieve Your New Years Goals
This post has been brought to you by Fifty50 Foods. All opinions are my own. And that’s a wrap! The holidays are over, the New Year is here, and it’s time to start shifting our focus from asking ourselves ‘what gifts do I need to buy’ to ‘how can I better improve my health’? This […]
How to Help Manage the Holiday Sweet Tooth
On average, Americans consume about 20 teaspoons of added caloric sweeteners daily.1 This is two to three times the recommendation from the American Heart Association, which suggests that most women consume no more than 100 calories of added sugar (about 6 teaspoons) per day, and most men consume no more than 150 calories of added […]
Successfully Managing Diabetes Throughout the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us, and with all of the festivities can come the seemingly inescapable holiday weight gain, or so you may think. Although a research study found perceived weight gain throughout the holidays to average around 3.5 pounds, in reality, actual weight gain during the holiday […]
Why Juice is NOT Off-Limits for People with Diabetes
I have partnered with Sunsweet PlumSmart Light and Amaz!n Prune Light to bring this content to you. Although I have been compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. If you are like most of my clients, from the day you heard the words “you have diabetes,” you have probably felt like the list […]
Have Fun with Your Food this Halloween!
The Halloween countdown is on! With only a few days left until Halloween, why not get into the spirit by treating yourself and your family with healthy ‘treats’ that are more fun to eat than any candy! It’s amazing how much nutrition you can pack into your family when their food becomes artwork. And don’t […]
Skinny Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s that time of year again. In just a little over two weeks, Halloween will be here and with it comes the piles of candy and temptation. Then, just when you think you can finally say goodbye to the last Reese’s, Thanksgiving pops up. Yup, it’s that time of year that we all love celebrating, […]
Could Your Personality be Making You Gain Weight?
When it comes to weight loss, a lifestyle change that is customized to you and your dietary habits is the key to success. Just as we all have different personalities, we also each have a unique weight loss personality. This is why a ‘one size fits all’ approach to weight loss just doesn’t work. Tailoring […]
Protein Packed Skinny Calzone
Think eating protein has to be time consuming, think again! Do you ever come home from a long day at work, look into the refrigerator, and just stare blankly at the food inside having no idea what to make? Yup- that sounds like my evening at least a few times per week. I feel like […]