Obesity rates, portion distortion, and the future of our health

Obesity rates, portion distortion, and the future of our health

Obesity in America It’s no secret that Americans are fatter than ever. Even just since 2000, the obesity rate has gone up from 20% to 30.3% in Georgia alone. In fact, there isn’t a state in the US that has experienced an overall decrease in obesity rates – ever....

Healthiest Fast Food Options

Alright, look. I know that at times it can be hard to find the time to create wholesome meals for ourselves and families. As the mother of three kids and the owner of a business, I am the first to admit that there are days when cooking a great meal is just really...
What is BMI & why should I care?

What is BMI & why should I care?

Many times when individuals first plunge into the world of health and wellness, BMI is not the primary thing they think about. Maybe it’s a word you’ve heard from your doctor. Maybe you’ve heard some athletes toss it around. The bottom line is that BMI is a really...
Ditching the scale | 4 great reasons to stop weighing yourself

Ditching the scale | 4 great reasons to stop weighing yourself

Growing up, my family never had a scale in our house. Going to the doctor’s office was fascinating for me because I got to hop on the scale and see how big I had grown. I remember hoping to be just one inch taller, or just a couple pounds bigger so I could finally...

Breastfeeding rocks!

I wanted to include an adorable selfie of my son nursing in this post, but even after supporting me across a total of 39 months (and counting) of breastfeeding 3 children, Hubby still felt squeamish about me posting a pic for all to see. Given his tendency to brag...
Cooking Class: A Taste of African Heritage

Cooking Class: A Taste of African Heritage

A Taste of African Heritage is a new cooking class series that brings this enjoyable, simple, healthy way of eating back to life. Please join us at Cayce Foods for this FREE six-class series, as we “meet” the major foods of African heritage and learn how to easily...
Restrictive vs. Mindful Eating

Restrictive vs. Mindful Eating

By Michelle May, M.D. There’s a harmful idea virus (meme) that has become so widespread that it is accepted as normal. It has subtly integrated itself into our language, our thoughts, our beliefs, and our behavior. It has become conventional wisdom.so almost no one...
12 great ways to reduce your portions

12 great ways to reduce your portions

There’s no need to give up your favorite foods to manage your weight or improve your health. Many experts feel the biggest nutrition problem in America is not WHAT we eat, but HOW MUCH we eat. The key to healthful and delicious eating is to downsize your...
The most amazing rice recipe ever!

The most amazing rice recipe ever!

I love to eat. So by default, I’ve learned to love cooking, and I’ve developed into a pretty good home cook. However, sometimes I still draw a complete blank when it comes to developing my own recipes. During those moments, I rely on other people’s...
The beauty of beans: Part 2

The beauty of beans: Part 2

As discussed in Part 1, beans are excellent source of protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates. They’re also quite inexpensive and versatile for whipping up flavorful, healthy meals. But what exactly are you supposed to do with a bag of beans? Bean...
Real life weight maintenance tips

Real life weight maintenance tips

Losing weight is easy. Some may work better than others, but nearly every diet book spells out the steps for dropping pounds. The issue is that most people are unable to maintain the weight they’ve lost. So diets work…but the results are usually temporary....
Debunking the yoga myth

Debunking the yoga myth

Despite the increasing popularity of yoga, many women remain skeptical of integrating it into their regular fitness routine.  Some have never felt completely comfortable with the concept because they think it must involve the practice of non-Christian religions. ...
The beauty of beans: Part 1

The beauty of beans: Part 1

Beans are the bomb! They’re super nutrient dense – packed with protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Plus, they’re low fat and rich in both soluble (lowers cholesterol) and insoluble (keeps things moving, if ya know what I mean)...