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- Is Sitting the New Smoking? Does Your Desk Job Put Your Health at Risk? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Lynda Enright"Sitting Is The New Smoking" was the headline in many articles run this winter. Does that get your attention? It certainly got mine and I have continued to think about it through the long winter we had and as we move into warmer weather. Though I exercise regularly, sitting much of the day still ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Eat Out. Eat Healthy. Lose Weight. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Lynda EnrightI 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 ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Vitamin D - Do You Get Enough in the Winter? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Lynda EnrightIn the heart of winter in Minnesota, I am keenly aware of the lack of vitamin D we are getting from the sun. Vitamin D is an important nutrient that isn’t found naturally in many foods. The body can synthesize vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but in the winter months our exposure to the ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - How to clear up your skin while healing your gut - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Lynda EnrightDo you remember the skin of your childhood? It is just one of the many parts of your body that may have functioned better in early life. It was probably soft, smooth and blemish free. We all want to have healthy looking skin. And healthy looking skin is not just aesthetic – it may tell us ...
Views: 809 - 3 reasons you should love your gut - by Submitted on May 15, 2016 from Lynda EnrightYou probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your gut, unless it is causing you discomfort. I certainly wasn’t thinking about my gut when I was eating fast food and drinking sugary pop. But when it started causing me problems, I started to notice. We often focus on the things we see ...
Views: 1080 - 3 Tips for Putting Out the Fire of Inflammation - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Lynda EnrightWhat is inflammation? Do you hear about inflammation from your doctor or in the news, but not exactly sure what it means for your health? Acute inflammation is your body's natural response to an injury (a cut or break) or an infection (a virus or bacteria). This inflammatory response is ...
Views: 1030 - 3 Tips to Heal Your Gut and Lose the Weight for Good - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Lynda EnrightWeight loss is as simple as eat less and exercise more, right? That is certainly the messages we hear in the media. And it sometimes may seem like an easier solution. But unfortunately, it doesn't always work. A surprising weight loss journey Janet (not her real name) is a client of mine ...
Views: 1239 - 5 Foods to Stop Your Food Cravings - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Lynda EnrightYou may have experienced it – the ice cream calling you from the freezer, or the bag of chips in the cupboard. Food cravings – they can quickly drive you from whatever you were doing to staring into the fridge looking for a snack. What can we do about it? Well, first minimizing the ...
Views: 1179 - 5 reasons to buy fresh, local and in season - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Lynda EnrightIt is my favorite time of year in Minnesota. The weather is getting cooler, life is getting more settled again after the busyness of summer, and the Farmer’s Markets are full of beautiful food. Not only is the food delicious, but also I appreciate being able to buy from local farmers and ...
Views: 890 - 5 simple steps to a dinner to nourish your gut - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Lynda EnrightIs your gut a mess – constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, gas and bloating? If so, you are not alone! Millions of people suffer with these same symptoms. And sadly, so many are reaching for over the counter medications to quickly cover up the symptoms so they don’t interfere too much with life. ...
Views: 945 - 5 Tips to Overcome Your Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Lynda EnrightChange is hard! Whether it is an organizational change that needs to occur in your work, a change in your personal or family life or a change in your behavior to achieve a healthier you – you may face resistance. Resistance is defined as “anything that slows or stops movement or keeps ...
Views: 1090 - 5 Ways to Add Protein to Your Breakfast - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Lynda EnrightWith 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 ...
Views: 1058 - 6 Steps to an Organized Kitchen and Why You Want to Have One - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Lynda EnrightAn organized life makes healthy choices easier, it's as simple as that. Meals planned, exercise scheduled, house uncluttered - all can be helpful to have your best life. But more specifically, what about an organized kitchen? Having meals planned is wonderful, but what if you can't remember why ...
Views: 957 - 7 Reasons to Buy Your Food Locally - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2015 from Lynda EnrightOne of my "happy places" is the Mill City farmer's market in Minneapolis. I love the fresh produce that changes throughout the season, the fresh cut flowers for my table, the frozen wild-caught Alaskan salmon from Wild Run Salmon, the flour from Sunrise Flour Mill, and fresh prepared foods from ...
Views: 926 - 7 Vitality Boosters - Foods to Increase Energy and Optimal Function - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Lynda EnrightVitality 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 ...
Views: 1037 - 7 Ways to Make Breakfast Better - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Lynda EnrightIn your busy life, do you take the time for breakfast every day? Breakfast is important for many reasons: it fuels your body for the day getting your body’s engine (your metabolism) revved up, it prevents overeating later in the day, and with the right choices it can help keep your head clear ...
Views: 1130 - 8 Ways to Be More Active This Spring - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Lynda EnrightWinter 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. To make ...
Views: 985 - 9 Convenience Store Foods for Your Next Road Trip - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Lynda EnrightYou are on a road trip, headed to the family cabin for the weekend or off to a friend's wedding. You need to take a break, stretch your legs and grab a snack; but where can you stop for a quick bite that will not leave you with a stomachache, a sugar rush and excess calories that don't fit so ...
Views: 1109 - A Great Breakfast for Back to School - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Lynda EnrightIt's a great time of year to make a plan for starting your day out right - for both you and your kids! When spending time in my kid's schools, some of the challenges that children and teachers face are obvious: bodies that can't sit still, bounding energy that can't be managed, sleepy heads ...
Views: 659 - A Simple Meal Plan For Relief From Digestive Upset - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Lynda EnrightYou 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 ...
Views: 816 - Are You A Mindless Eater? Tips For Mindful Eating To Easily Eat Less - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you eat only when you are hungry, or do you find yourself mindlessly eating throughout your day? Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? Being mindful is not only good for your overall health, it is good for a healthy diet and for weight loss. What is Mindless Eating? The phrase ...
Views: 987 - Are You Looking For Smoothie Ideas? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2014 from Lynda EnrightA fruit and vegetable smoothie can be a delicious breakfast or a healthy snack. It is a great way to boost the nutrition in your diet, but be cautious because a high calorie smoothie may make it difficult to lose weight. It is best to make your own as with any restaurant options, you don't ...
Views: 681 - Are You Prepared for the Afterschool Feeding Frenzy? Snack Ideas to Nourish Your Kids and Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo your kids come home from school and say they are "starving!" Mine do and I am always trying to come up with snack ideas that they will like, are at least somewhat healthy, will fill them up (but not to spoil dinner), and don't always come out of a box. Take stock of your kitchen First ...
Views: 917 - Are You Putting Yourself at Risk for Diabetes? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you know what your fasting blood sugar is? Did you know that "normal" blood sugar levels recommended today are significantly higher than those recommended 50 years ago? And why should you care? Statistics Diabetes is an epidemic in this country. It is estimated that about 26 million ...
Views: 1197 - Back to School - 4 Quick Lunches for You or Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Lynda EnrightBack to school - back to routine. As much as I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the summer, I do enjoy getting back to the routine of fall. Whether or not you or kids in your family are in school, fall is a time when there is a shift and with that may come a shift in eating habits as ...
Views: 1269 - Being Mortal - An Important Book to Read - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2015 from Lynda EnrightI am writing a very different article today because I want to share a wonderful and very important book I read recently that I think is a must read if you or anyone you love plans to grow old or get sick. Maybe you would rather not plan for it, but the fact is either one will happen to all of us ...
Views: 1107 - Bloating - 60+ Million People Live With It, What Can Be Done? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Lynda EnrightDo 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. ...
Views: 880 - Bloating, IBS and Trigger Foods - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Lynda EnrightBloating, cramps and stomach irritability can feel like minimal concerns, 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 ...
Views: 804 - Buying Organic Foods - Is It Worth The Cost? - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAre you purchasing organic foods today? Do you buy organic but are not really sure which are the best choices to make? Food Dollars Spent On Organics According to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2013 U.S. Families Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 81% of families report that they ...
Views: 1116 - Calling All Men to Focus on Scoring Better Health - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Lynda EnrightJune recognizes a number of health-related dates. It is noted as Men’s Health Month and includes Men’s Health Week. Additionally there is also Wear Blue Day the color that is designated to raise awareness and educate men and women about the importance of men’s health. Whether it is a day, a week ...
Views: 873 - Can food be your medicine? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Lynda EnrightWhen I was 19, I wouldn’t have defined it as medicine, but I learned early on that food can make you sick and food can heal. One definition of medicine is “a compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.” If you search “Food As Medicine,” there are a multitude of ...
Views: 938 - Clean Eating - 3 Tips To Clean Up Your Diet - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Lynda Enright"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, ...
Views: 963 - Do You Know What Is a Good Serving Size? Correcting Portion Distortion. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe million dollar question: What is the solution to the obesity epidemic? If there were just one answer it would be a simpler problem to address. But unfortunately, there are many components to a lifestyle that promotes overweight and obesity. Most certainly serving size is one of the ...
Views: 719 - Does Eating Healthy Have to Be Expensive? The Costs of Feeding a Family of Four. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Lynda Enright"It costs too much money to eat healthy!" This is commonly what I hear about nutrition and healthy eating. Yes, it is not hard to spend big bucks when going to the grocery store, but it doesn't have to be that way with a bit of planning. According to the most recent data from the USDA, the ...
Views: 874 - Does the Scale Help or Hinder Weight Loss? How Often Should You Step on the Scale? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe weight on the scale can provide us with good information from one week to the next, but unfortunately it may not always be helpful. The scale is the one tool that we have easily available on a day-to-day basis that gives us information on how we are doing on achieving our weight loss ...
Views: 975 - Don’t do these 3 things if you want to end digestive upset - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Lynda EnrightGas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, stomach pain and cramps – these are symptoms that millions of Americans live with every day. And there is a drug at every commercial break to cover up these very symptoms. Because this affects so many people, we may minimize the impact of what ...
Views: 844 - Easy Meals - From Freezer to Crockpot - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Lynda EnrightDinner in a rush? It is 6 p.m., you just got home from work, you have 1 hour to feed your family and get back out the door to a practice/game/recital/meeting and you have no idea what's for dinner. Does this sound like a common story in your life? I admit, it happens to often in my life as ...
Views: 1161 - Foods to eat to love your gut - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightIn last week’s blog I talked about why you should love your gut – all it does for you and how it impacts the health of your entire body. This week I want to give you some additional tips on categories of foods you can choose to help nourish your gut the best that you can. Two of the ...
Views: 951 - Foods to Heal Your Gut - And End the Cycle of Bloating, Constipation and Diarrhea - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Lynda EnrightDo 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 ...
Views: 915 - Get rid of constipation with a nourished gut - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Lynda EnrightI 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 ...
Views: 900 - Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2017 from Lynda EnrightOne of the biggest recent medical revelations is the vital connection between gut health and wellness. Ongoing scientific research suggests that the microbiome, the good bacteria in our gut, helps prevent (perhaps even heal) autoimmune diseases. In fact, our bodies are full of more healthy ...
Views: 858 - Have you created a life of vitality? Take my quiz to find out. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightWhat 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 ...
Views: 850 - Having Fun and Good Health Through the Holidays - Eating Well - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Lynda EnrightIt 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, ...
Views: 650 - Having Fun and Good Health Through the Holidays - Exercise Well - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAs the holiday months are upon us, I am focusing my articles on managing your healthy lifestyle and arriving at January 1 feeling great! This is definitely a challenging time of the year for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Not only are the holidays filled with endless opportunities for ...
Views: 965 - Having Fun and Good Health Through the Holidays - Sleep and Stress - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDid you know that stress creates inflammation that will make it harder to maintain a healthy weight? Did you know that sleep deprivation alters hormones that make you want to eat more? You hopefully are continuing to pay attention to your eating and exercise habits during this holiday ...
Views: 977 - Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Lynda EnrightAt Be Well Consulting, we spend a lot of time advocating for the gut’s role in overall health and wellness. We’ve written previously about its influence on bloating, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Today we’ll be exploring the gut’s vital role in supporting a balanced brain. Go with ...
Views: 839 - Hot Off The Grill - Tips for Making Summer Grilling Safe and Healthy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Lynda EnrightSummer 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 ...
Views: 1047 - Inflammation - What Does It Mean and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Lynda EnrightA Story of Inflammation 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, ...
Views: 949 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Life Changing Solution to This Vague Diagnosis - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Lynda EnrightI was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) the summer after my freshman year in college. At that time, I was not pursuing education in nutrition and didn’t know much about how food impacted my health. I was 18 years old and certainly was not a good example of someone eating a nourishing ...
Views: 880 - Is Dietary Fat Tied To Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Lynda EnrightResearchers are confirming that it is not as simple as saturated fat equals increased risk for heart disease. In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers did not find that people who ate higher levels of saturated fat had more heart disease than those who ate ...
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