by Amber O'Neal | Dec 17, 2014 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, eating healthy, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, weight loss, wellness
We can do all of the physical activity in the world, but if we don’t sync our activity with a healthy diet, we’re not getting the full benefits of a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, we can spend hours preparing a family dinner, but if you didn’t start with whole,...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 30, 2014 | Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diets, eating healthy, eating out, empty calories, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
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....
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 23, 2014 | Atlanta dietitian, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, diet, Dietary Counseling, eating out, empty calories, fast food, Featured, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 21, 2008 | diet, diets, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, wellness
AppetizerSmall substitutions can make a big difference. Main CourseSometimes a good diet isn’t all about completely revamping every little thing you eat. Often subtle substitutions to the foods you usually eat can make a huge difference in the number of calories you...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 22, 2008 | diet, diets, eating out, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerFast food doesn’t have to equal unhealthy food. Main CourseIt’s sometimes very hard to lead a busy lifestyle and eat right at the same time. If you find yourself ordering drive-through more than you’d like but still want to stay true to your fitness plan,...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 5, 2007 | diet, diets, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Got carried away with too much sweet stuff? Ingest more fiber and protein to help even things out. Main Course Too much cake, candy or cookies can make you feel like crap. Depending on your blood sugar level, you may even start to feel a little shaky because...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 2, 2007 | diet, eating out, Nutrition, weight loss
Appetizer Enjoy dining out with loved ones and friends, but spend more time choosing your food. Hasty decisions, especially those made when your stomach is growling, are often bad ones. Main Course Most people find it relatively easy to eat right at home, but they...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 22, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, empty calories, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDon’t take in MORE calories than necessary while doing your Christmas shopping this holiday season. Unruly children, grumpy salespeople, impossible parking…All of this holiday-time mall chaos can cause many of us to head for the nearest food court...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 30, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, eating out, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerQ: How can I make healthy choices when ordering Chinese takeout?A: Order MORE foods that you can actually recognize. Sounds simple enough, right? One of the easiest ways to avoid hidden calories in Chinese food is to stay away from foods that are covered with...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 26, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, food, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerOK, let’s be real. The truth about dinner is that nobody has time to cook a healthy meal from scratch every night. The truth about dinner is that our busy lifestyles require us to eat out for a variety of reasons – business travel, soccer games,...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 15, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, diets, eating healthy, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
Appetizer Eat MORE often. In an effort to lose weight, or because they’re distracted with work or another activity, many people wait until they’re absolutely famished before they eat. This is a surefire way to unconsiously add on the pounds. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 18, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating out, empty calories, hidden calories, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerEat LESS fried foods. If fried chicken, seafood or French fries are among your favorites, try to limit your intake and enjoy them in small amounts only on special occasions. Main CourseQ: How can you avoid fried foods when you’re eating out?A: Order grilled...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 27, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Eat LESS salad dressing. Salad is nearly everyone’s choice for a healthy go-to food, and for good reason. A salad of mixed greens with fresh veggies packs a load of nutrients, vitamins and fiber without adding too many calories. The problem usually enters...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 19, 2006 | Atlanta dietitian, eating healthy, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist, wellness
Appetizer Pay MORE attention to the ingredients in the foods you eat. After analyzing nutrition labels (see “Nutrition Labels Tell An Important Story” for more info), be sure to read the additional information that is often provided. Something as simple as...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 9, 2006 | eating out, empty calories, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, hidden calories, weight loss, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerEat at McDonald’s® MORE often. Considering that Super Size Me is one of my favorite movies (a documentary of how a steady diet of McDonald’s food completely destroyed a man’s health), I never thought I would say that, but there’s a first time for everything....
