April 2009 Newsletter
Spring is in the Air
It's April, which means the snow is melting and natural to think about your health. This is the perfect time of year to spruce up your diet and increase physical activity. It may also be time to clean out your cupboards, and pack up your heavy winter clothes. The months of spring rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. It's time to wake up after the long winter and put a smile on your face. Our favorite season, summer, is just around the corner. Spend the spring months regaining back your health so you can enjoy your summer more.
Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss
To lose weight the healthy way you should aim to eat smaller meals more often. Regular snacking will help to increase your energy levels, metabolism and control hunger pains. Choose snacks that contain a lot of fiber and protein to control blood sugars and carbohydrate cravings.
Portion control is the key to permanent weight control so it is important to consume a healthy serving size. Read nutritional labels correctly and look for snacks that are between 100-200 calories, under 3 grams of fat, less than 200 mg of sodium and at least 2 grams of fiber.
Next time you're looking for a healthy snack choose: Whole grain crackers and low fat cheese, vegetable sticks with hummus dip, fresh fruit and yogurt, protein shake, melba toast and tuna, low fat granola bars, air popped popcorn , or baked pita chips and salsa.
Have you checked out my Facebook Group?
Are you on Facebook? Maybe you should do a search and join the group Positive Change Nutrition and Lifestyle Consulting, Rachelle Wood. The group has over 250 members, and members are encouraged to ask questions via the “wall”, and submit recipes. Every 6 weeks Rachelle sends out a recipe to all the members. You can check out or join the group by following
this link.
