Are you ready for some football?! And how about all of the food that goes along with it? Americans consume countless calories at sporting events and unless you plan to run a marathon (26.2 miles), you won’t burn off those calories that you’re most likely consuming. This means you’ve got to have a plan for the big game and every tailgate in between. Luckily, we’ve got tasty, yet diet-friendly game day recipes that will be welcome at any football party. All you have to do is make them! 9 Ways to Stay on Track at the Tailgate Read More Check out 15 low-carb game day recipes: 1. Shredded Chic ..read more

We already know “nose hunger” is a real thing. Jan Chozen Bays M.D. talks about it in her book, Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. It’s just one of seven kinds of hunger we experience on a daily basis, she says. If we’re not cognizant of it, nose hunger can drive us to make poor eating decisions. (Beware the freshly baked cookie stand!) However, there’s one popular smell you encounter almost every time you pass the deli at the supermarket: Rotisserie chicken. And with this delicious food, you can let your nose win. Rotisserie chicken is just c ..read more

Water performs every day miracles in our bodies. From regulating body temperature to preventing infections, proper hydration is necessary for proper health, says Harvard Health. And according to recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, it can also help you lose weight. A 2016 study found that drinking water before meals and substituting water for sweetened beverages can reduce calorie intake. In fact, increasing plain water consumption by one to three cups a day could decrease calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. Hydration seems simple: Drink water, get hyd ..read more

2024 has arrived and it’s time to begin thinking of ways you can improve your health. The key to setting healthy fitness goals is ensuring they are attainable and trackable. In other words, make sure they are realistic and hold you accountable. Here are seven fitness goals to help you reach your 2024 New Year’s resolutions. 8 Pre-Workout Habits for Your Fitness Routine Read More 1. Start off simple: Drink more water! On our meal plan, we recommend drinking half of your body weight in ounces of fluid each day. However, please note that this is just a recommendation and you may need more o ..read more

First things first: Are you pronouncing this French term correctly? Say it out loud: shar-koo-tuh-ree. Good. Now, let’s talk about what this word actually means. According to Serious Eats, fifteenth-century charcutiers cured pork and hung it from shop windows to draw in customers. Six centuries later, cured meat still draws us to the table but charcuterie board ingredients are a celebration of meat, cheese, dried fruit, nuts and sauces. They’re perfect for entertaining because people are more inclined to eat easy, finger foods. Plus, they’re ideal for you, the entertainer, because meat and che ..read more

Discover the power of South Beach Living®, a convenient, delicious and effortless approach to embracing a low-carb lifestyle! Jenny Craig® and South Beach Diet® have joined forces to create an all-new weight loss solution that seamlessly blends the renowned South Beach Diet’s low carb approach with the mouthwatering meals from Jenny Craig. And the best part? It’s all conveniently delivered straight to your doorstep! Jenny Craig Partners Up with South Beach Diet The best of two brands have teamed up to create the all-new South Beach Living. This low-carb weight loss plan comes with tempting foo ..read more

New season, new you! The arrival of fall is the perfect time to begin a new routine. Welcome autumn with open arms by starting a low-carb diet that helps you lose weight, get fit and become the healthiest, happiest version of you. If you feel like you eat more in the colder months, you’re not alone. Some researchers say it’s in our DNA—our ancestors stockpiled food for the winter and we’re still compelled to do so. “We are driven by things implanted in our brain a long, long time ago,” Ira Ockene, a cardiologist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School told National Public Radio (NPR ..read more

You’re busy as can be. You juggle three jobs or three children… maybe even both. From attending your child’s school play to preparing dinner for your family, you’re so busy, you just can’t seem to make the time to prioritize your own health. Luckily, there are a few simple things busy moms (and dads!) can do to set yourself up for success.  There isn’t a mother out there who doesn’t want her kids to be as healthy as possible. Luckily, many of the same healthy habits that will help you lose weight will also benefit the health of your family. Busted! 6 Common Weight Loss Myths Dispelled ..read more

Inflammation is generally thought of as a negative thing. However, when you go back to the basics, it’s technically a defense and healing mechanism for your immune system, says the peer-reviewed journal StatPearls. In the short-term, inflammation can be a good thing as it helps to ward off injury and infection. But when it lasts for prolonged periods of time, a once beneficial process can turn into a harmful disease. Not only are there many causes of chronic inflammation but it can also lead to many different health problems. According to Harvard Health Publishing, “chronic inflammation is ass ..read more

Overeating is often thought of as the biggest challenge to losing weight. However, eating too little can also hinder weight loss results and cause harmful effects to your physical and mental health. Whether it’s due to a restriction of your food intake, extreme dieting or loss of appetite, not eating enough food can cause your body’s metabolism to slow down and store excess fat, making it harder to burn off. Additionally, your body will be less able to break down food properly and use nutrients, as some vitamins need fat in the body to be properly utilized. In general, to lose weight you need ..read more