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None or less processed foods challenge

Do you find yourself in the middle aisles in the grocery store most of the visit?  Are you spending much of that time trying to decipher food labels?  Are most of the foods you are eating in a box, bag, or plastic wrapping? If this sounds like you, you are eating too many processed foods! ... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
Saturday at 9:28 pm
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Exercise more, gain weight?

It’s that time of year where we are more active outside, maybe training for a race, or just increasing our exercise.  When exercise increases, appetite increases with it.  Fueling for your exercise is important but you want to be careful not to overeat and gain weight after all your hard work.  Your base diet should... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
Tuesday at 10:07 pm
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Just had a baby and need to lose some weight?

I’m back from a bit of a haitus.  I got married and had a baby who is already almost 11 months old.  I gained a healthy 25-30 pounds during pregnancy, had a fairly easy delivery, and am now back in all my pre-pregnancy clothes.  It did take awhile and a bit of working out and... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
May 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm
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Superfoods Segment on CBS news

Check me out on the CBS 10pm news!http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/01/10/superfoods-to-the-rescue/... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
January 10, 2011 at 11:25 pm
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How to eat healthy when travelling

How do you eat healthy when your only option is the vending machine at the hotel, take-out from the local pizza place, or a company expensed dinner with clients?  It’s hard to maintain your healthy eating plan when you are not in your city.  Here are some tips to stay on track: 1. Pack non-perishable... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
December 27, 2010 at 10:01 pm
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Nutrition and Stress During the Holidays

Check me out on the ABC 10pm news:http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7848984&syndicate=syndicate&section=... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
December 21, 2010 at 2:50 pm
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Tips on Surviving Holiday Eating and Drinking

1. Don’t go to a holiday meal starving.  Eat throughout the day before a heavy dinner so that you won’t overeat. 2. Portion control!  Try a small portion of all your favorites so you don’t deprive yourself. 3. Watch out for liquid calories.  Alcohol, juice/cider, eggnog- all these drinks have calories. 4. Little extras add... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
November 30, 2010 at 10:29 pm
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Anti-Stress Nutrition

Believe it or not, what you eat can play a vital role in your physical, emotional, and mental processes.  Eating a balanced diet can lift your mood, give you energy, promote a healthy weight; which, in turn, helps reduce stress or at least helps you deal with it.  Here are some tips to follow to... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
November 7, 2010 at 9:22 pm
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Top 10 Foods to Buy Organic

What is organic?  Organic farmers use renewable resources and growing methods that conserve soil and water. Crops are produced without conventional chemical pesticides and without fertilizers made with synthetic materials or sewage.  You don’t need to buy all foods organic; try these 10 first:     10. Meat   9.  Dairy products- milk, cheese, yogurt... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
October 26, 2010 at 3:53 pm
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Vegan in Chicago

Chicago is a hard town to be a vegan.  Check out Karyn’s Raw, Cooked, and On Green for vegan fare.  I went to Karyn’s on Green this weekend, which is the “fancy” of the 3 restaurants.  I was impressed with the variety on the menu and the colorful foods on the plate.  If you are... Read more »
By jennymaloney,
October 12, 2010 at 10:54 pm
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