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Make Your Own Tasty, Simple Hummus

I just recently made my own hummus for the first time.  Prior to that, I bought tub upon tub of the store-bought processed stuff, assuming there was no other easy option.  Then a cousin of mine explained to me how simple it is to make your own, and I felt a little stupid for never trying this before.  I never even thought about it! If you’re a hummus-lover like me, consider making it yourself.  It is so much fresher, less expensive, so easy, and, of course, healthy.  Pair it with your favorite veggies or spread it on a sandwich.  It’s a great last-minute party food.  It really is worth the …

mndful eating and weight loss

How to Snack for Weight Loss

  To snack or not to snack?…That is the question.  The answer?  Yes…but snack smartly. If you’re eating three straight meals a day with no snacks in between, you could be sabotaging your weight loss.  If you’re exercising, this may especially be the case.  Why?  Because long gaps in eating makes your blood sugar drop, inviting ravenous cravings for sugary, starchy foods and too-big portions when you do eat.  And when you’re working out, you need to properly fuel your body for maximum fat loss and minimum muscle loss by eating the right healthy snacks, pre and post exercise. So what should you eat, how …