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Stick to healthy habits when working from home!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Have you been working from home for the past 1 1/2 years or longer? So many people's work/home lifestyle has changed as a result of the pandemic, temporarily or more permanent, with some positive and some challenging outcomes. With respect to eating and food c…
Simple Sheet Pan Meals!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Mealtime can seem overwhelming at times with figuring out not only what to make, but the time factor of preparation and clean up. Try not to stress, have a plan. Sheet pan meals make prep time and clean up easy, because all you need is a sheet pan and some sim…
What do You do when Hunger Strikes?
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
When hunger strikes, what is your go to snack? Being prepared is half the battle...try to have a snack with you at all times either at your work desk, backpack, workout bag, or purse. This can help curb your appetite until the next meal. Snacking is ok and ver…
Cutting Back on Sugar Intake...
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Cutting back on sugar in the diet is a challenge for many, and It can be confusing how to get started... Why avoid sugars?...Added sugars have been linked to obesity, diabetes, elevated lipids, fatty liver, cancers, heart disease... A 1st step is to…
Improve your Mood with these Healthy & Delicious Foods!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Let's talk about foods that lift your mood and can ease anxiety/depression...the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle has been studied to boost brain and heart health. Many of the foods popular in this region of the world are plant based high in antioxidants and o…
Skip the Skipping of Meals!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Do you often skip meals hoping to kick start weight loss and control your calorie intake? I'm sorry to say it can be doing more harm then good... It can actually lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and increased risk for type 2 diabetes! So what is the pro…
Hidden Sources of Sugar in "Healthy" Favorites!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Are you a food label detective like me? In the grocery store, I try to scan the labels for fiber, protein, and the added sugar content. Then I usually check the sodium and nutrient values. Checking the labels is a great way to determine the health factor of th…
Meal Planning Mistakes #2: Ignoring Proportions
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
As we continue on our journey through the 6 meal planning mistakes sabotaging your nutrition goals, let's discuss the importance of food proportions. (Click here for previous blog on Lack of Variety affecting nutrition status) Paying attention t…
Meal Planning with Prediabetes
Janet Brancato
June 3, 2024
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugars are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. It is a crucial time and serves as a warning to make lifestyle changes that can prevent the progression to diabetes. 3 Tips For Blood Glu…
Hidden Sources of Calories
Janet Brancato
April 6, 2021
It can be very frustrating when you are trying to eat healthy, and exercise but the weight stalls! Weight plateau's can be a time to re-evaluate your current daily lifestyle and possibly switch things up to keep moving forward towards your goal... Sometimes it…
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