We all love reasons to celebrate at work. “It’s so-and-so’s birthday, let’s have cake for a 4pm snack!” Or, “The team has been working so hard, I’ll order in some pizzas for lunch!” Or, “It’s Friday, here is a box full of doughnuts!” (Enough for us to have at least 2 each!) We know why…
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Spring Resolutions
By Amy Gilbert | Published:It’s April. A transition month. Here in the northeast, the days are longer, the sun a bit stronger, the snow is receding and the foot traffic around the “loop” in my neighborhood has picked up. Sure, we got 7 inches of snow on Fri. and the ski mountain is still jammed with people. But if…
Read moreTips for Maintaining Energy Throughout the Day
By Amy Gilbert | Published:Last Friday’s blog was supposed to be about energizing foods, but I didn’t have the energy to write it! It was one of those weeks. Work was crazy busy, my husband was out of town for a couple days, and my 13 year-old daughter first had (minor) hand surgery followed by an awful 4-day stomach…
Read moreGetting More Green
By Amy Gilbert | Published:Firstly, Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day to all of you Irish folks out there! In honor of you, this week’s food post is all about Getting More Green – as in green, leafy vegetables, one of our Super Foods – into our diets. The USDA categorizes the following as dark green leafy vegetables: bok choy…
Read more7 Simple Tips to Meet Your Healthy Eating Goals
By Amy Gilbert | Published:I am a foodie (really, I am an eatie) and a fairly conscientious shopper, but trying to follow all of the healthy eating tips can be overwhelming. It’s no wonder we procrastinate! I once went to my favorite market and spent an hour cruising the aisles becoming more and more overwhelmed by all the food rules racing…
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By Amy Gilbert | Published:Anyone who knows me well, knows I don’t like the words “no,” or “don’t,” or “shouldn’t,” especially when it comes to food… To me, focusing on what you can’t or shouldn’t eat is a set up for failure and takes the pleasure out of eating. So in honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, rather than…
Read moreFoods We Love that Love Us Back!
By Amy Gilbert | Published:“Super foods.” We’ve all heard about these amazing foods that are not only nutritious but they boost energy, help regulate blood sugar, provide anti-aging benefits and are protective against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers. The really good news here, folks – most of these foods taste GREAT, are inexpensive and easy to prepare! While…
Read moreA New Twist on Balancing Nutrition
By Amy Gilbert | Published:We are always striving for balance in our lives – work/life balance, balance in our relationships and in our diets. Achieving balance is tough and of course no one can have a perfectly balanced life all of the time. But the important thing is that we take the step toward balance in all areas of…
Read moreFeeling Frozen?
By Amy Gilbert | Published:These days there’s a lot of emphasis placed on eating “fresh” fruits and vegetables, but during the Winter when some of your favorites may be out of season, you need to consider alternatives that offer great taste and healthy options for feeding your family. Our advice – check out the refrigerated aisle in the grocery…
Read moreThe Sunny Side of Vitamin D Foods
By Amy Gilbert | Published:So we know that shorter days and less sunlight can lead to the winter blahs, and can wreak havoc on our ability to be happy. This feeling is frequently attributed to a lack of vitamin D. Sunlight is important for us not only because it helps make our food grow, but also because it provides…
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