Think — Article

The start of the day is something that should never be underestimated. Growing research shows that making the most of your morning at the initial jump-off of, results in a more productive work ethic, a clear and creative mind, and improvement in your overall well-being. There is no denying the fact that how you choose to spend your morning sets the tone for your entire day. By making it a focus to begin the a.m. with a spark of passion, you are able to carry that positive energy throughout the day, eventually falling into an effortless flow. Rather than starting...

Come November 23rd and our sense of mindful eating will be packed up and forgotten. People start looking forward to the spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and red wine days before the big holiday. The time to reunite, overindulge and share - Thanksgiving is one of the happiest days of the year. Spending quality time with our loved ones over an incredible meal is a long tradition. Talking while chewing can cause bloating. Even eating too fast can make you feel full within minutes. Result? No room for dessert ;) But what’s the fun without letting...

It’s Sunday night, you’re rummaging through the fridge trying to figure out what to eat for dinner when you find a handful of shriveled up vegetables, a tupperware full of rotten leftovers, and an expired carton of milk. You hastily grab the deteriorated food and toss it in the compost, wondering how you could have forgotten about all that food? We’ve all found ourselves in this scenario. In fact, Americans throw away billions of pounds of food each year, worth billions of dollars, which is enough to feed millions of people. We’re not trying to intentionally waste food and money,...

As a registered dietitian, if there is one thing I hear all the time from my clients it is that they feel really empowered in their food choices during the day, but struggle with mindless nighttime snacking in the evening. Nighttime snacking is a really easy habit to get into, and for many people there is absolutely nothing wrong with a little nighttime snack. For some people, this is a perfect way to end your day, especially if you are the type of person who tends to an early eat dinner with your kids, is very active, or even has...

Many things pair well with a glass of red wine; a romantic dinner, a night in with gal pals, a sunset on the beach, and a bubble bath with a great novel. Thankfully, decades worth of studies and research suggests that moderate consumption of the age old drink has multiple benefits. In other words? You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to open bottle of cabernet or pinot noir. But how do the ingredients in that lovely labeled bottle make you a healthier human? Pour yourself a glass and read on! *Note: According to the United States (U.S.)...