by michellesavard | Aug 23, 2012 | Weight loss
With so much weight-loss information out there, it’s hard to make sense of it all and distinguish fact from fiction. Here are a few common myths explained and clarified! To loose weight I need to… 1. Cut the fat in my diet Myth Fat is essential to every...
by michellesavard | Aug 16, 2012 | Dairy-free, Food as Medicine, Recipes
Couscous-Fruit Cake This is an easy, quick, fat-free cake recipe perfect for a hot summer day as it requires no baking and it is served chilled. Eat it as a desert, snack or even breakfast but make sure you keep any leftovers in the fridge to retain its moisture....
by michellesavard | Aug 9, 2012 | Dairy-free, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Weight loss
While on vacation, I remembered how difficult it was to find healthy dairy-free entrées and appetizers. Here’s a delicious, healthy, dairy-free dip to add to your repertoire. Serve it with bread, crackers, raw vegetables… Ingredients: 1 ½ cups silken tofu* 1 ½ table...
by michellesavard | Aug 9, 2012 | Health Tips
It is estimated that between one third and one half of Americans have insomnia or complain of poor sleep. Regular, restful sleep is often underestimated when looking at one’s general health, but in actuality, it affects the functioning of our entire body as it...
by michellesavard | Jul 19, 2012 | Health Tips, Uncategorized
Summer can be synonymous with vacations and relaxation, but when the temperature is high, this can cause increased irritability, nervousness and stress confirms psychiatry professor, Nancy Molitor from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. As mentioned...
