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Michelle Obama Fights Childhood Obesity And JWM Tips To Take Care Of Your Children: Healthy Food Challenge Tip #24

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 at 9:00 am
Michelle Obama And Childhood Obesity

Watch first lady, Michelle Obama, talk about her Let’s Move! campaign, which tackles childhood obesity and health. The first lady is dead on; there is nothing more important our nation can do for our children than ensure their health and longevity. Set and good examples for your kids about how to be healthy by explaining to them what to eat, exposing them to the facts, and teaching them they whys of what they need to know in order to live long and strong lives filled with happiness and well-being. Continue reading →

Healthy Food Tip #3: Best Cabbage And Avocado Salad Recipe & Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Soup Recipe

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 6:42 am
Cabbage and Avocado Salad

I’m an ardent fan of light, simple, easy-to-make and buy lunches. I think of my diet as the reverse European diet; I prefer eating minimally during the day and wholesomely at dinner time (between 6pm and 7:30pm). Continue reading →

Healthy Food Tip #1: You Control What Goes Into Your Body

This entry was posted on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 at 9:15 am
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You control what goes into your body and once you own this knowledge, you will be on your way to achieving your food goals, whatever they may be (weight loss, lean muscle tone, better heart health, greater stamina, disease prevention). Continue reading →

Eat Well And Lose Weight With The Julie Wilcox Method 1-Month Food Challenge: Introduction

This entry was posted on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 at 9:13 am
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Today kicks off the first day of The Julie Wilcox Method 1-Month Food Challenge. As I did with THE JWM Core Challenge, I will be posting short daily food tips on how to make a healthy diet a long-term part of your life. The tips will cover guidelines and knowledge about how to think about what you consume, nutrition, weight loss, healthy recipes, information on restaurants, grocery shopping, ordering in, eating behavior, and anything and everything else food-oriented that will help you enhance your wellness. Continue reading →

Homemade Healthy Polenta

This entry was posted on Friday, September 21st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Healthy Polenta

Polenta, which is coarse ground bits of corn, is one of the easiest vegetarian meals to make in less than 10-minutes. It has about 4 ingredients, give or take, depending on your preferences for health, fat content, and whether or not you are vegan. Vegetarian, vegan, and carnivores too, can enjoy a heart-warming vegetarian meal of homemade polenta any night of the week; it’s the perfect one-stop dinner that can satisfy your whole family! I like to top my homemade polenta with sautéed seasonal vegetables. Here is a recipe I like to make with spinach. Continue reading →

Back-To-School Healthy Snacks For Your Kids And You

This entry was posted on Thursday, September 6th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
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Kids and parents alike frequently experience afternoon hunger between lunch and dinner. What are a few of the best healthy snacks for your kids who are heading back-to-school this week? How about for you whether you’re at home to receive the little ones or at your office? The nice thing is that your kids’ snacks and your nibbles can be the same, which makes life simple! Below are a variety of guilt-free delectable healthy snacks everyone can enjoy. Continue reading →

Being A Dad Doesn’t Give You License To Let Yourself Go

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 at 11:49 am
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Dear Dads-

Read this article, “Drop the Pasta, Dad, and No One Gets Hurt!” It’s so easy to get stuck in your kids’ world when it comes to food. Then, before you know it, you’re packing on the pounds. Keep your diet separate from your kids’ diets and at the same time, try to get them to eat healthier foods. I have a daughter who is a picky eater and loves carbs and sweets, so I understand the challenges that come with kids and food. Continue reading →

Fight Stress with Healthy Habits From The American Heart Association

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 at 8:26 am
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Familial calm and support is crucial for psychological, physical, and emotional fitness. How we interact with our families very much determines who we are, what our issues are, and whether or not we can overcome negativity with grace. Strife between siblings, parents and children, and extended family members was as common in Biblical times as it is today. As I grow older and work through difficult family ties or lack of them all together, I realize that the more positive my relationships are with my family members, the happier and healthier I am in every way. Continue reading →

Refrigerator Look Book on Well + Good NYC

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
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What do I keep in my fridge? Well + Good NYC asked to share my food shopping rituals with their readers in order to give folks an inside look into what it takes to maintain a healthy diet according to The Julie Wilcox Method! Continue reading →