Food Exposed
Dian Thomas talks Johnny Carson, her dramatic weight loss and best selling books on Food Exposed
Jackie’s been helping people reach their weight goals for years and this week, she’ll share her best tips for losing weight and keeping the weight off. She’ll give you the do’s and don’ts when it comes to dieting, what’s healthy and what’s not and how you can be successful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Food…
Read MoreBeth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation talks Weigh in for a Cause
This week’s guest is Beth Pratt, the California Director for the National Wildlife Federation, who has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty years, and in two of the country’s largest national parks: Yosemite and Yellowstone. Beth spends about 60% of her working life on the road and knows full well the challenges this much…
Read MoreThe How of Happiness – Food Exposed
My coaching moment today is about how committing to your goals helps you achieve happiness, and is based on the work of Sonja Lyubomirsky. In her book, The How of Happiness, she writes, “people who strive for something personally significant, whether it’s learning a new craft, changing careers, or raising moral children, are far happier…
Read MoreExperience of Choice – Food Exposed
My coaching moment today is about the experience of choice. In his book, Why We Do What We Do, Edward Deci says, “At the heart of human freedom is the experience of choice.” As a coach, I talk to people in terms of making their own choices and forging their own path all the time.…
Read MoreNCAA All American Maggie Vessey – Weigning In
Maggie is an NCAA All-American runner, sponsored by New Balance. She has represented the United States and competed twice in the world championships, and won the women’s 800meter event in a time of 1:57 seconds at the Herculis Super Grand Prix meet in Monaco in 2009. Since then, she has competed in the USA Outdoor…
Read MoreSocial Relationships and Health – Food Exposed
Think about the most important relationships in your life. What are the characteristics of the people to whom you feel closest? Happy couples describe their partners as interested and responsive. Besides existing relationships, curious people act in certain ways with strangers that allow relationships to develop more easily. Research shows that curious people ask questions…
Read MoreImproving your Memory – Food Exposed
My coaching moment today comes from a workshop that I love to present, and have many, many times. It’s called Brain Boosters: Improving your Memory. Let’s face it, we’re all concerned about forgetting what we really want to remember! In this presentation I talk about the value of attaching to memories using our different senses,…
Read MoreWhat do Hydrogen Fuel Cells have to do with your Health? – Food Exposed
Did you know Jackie drives the Honda FCX Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell car? Jackie’s committed to making this planet a greener and healthier place and discusses a step away from traditional gasoline vehicles will improve your health. Also, she shares why hydrogen cars are better for the environment and how global warming and climate…
Read MoreSelf-Acceptance – Food Exposed
No matter how much spiritual practice, self-improvement, or therapy we’ve been through, there is one area where many of us still find ourselves challenged every day: self-acceptance. It seems all too easy to fall into the trap of judging ourselves as inadequate, finding fault with our achievements or our bodies, and believing our self-critical inner…
Read MoreNutrific Burrito – Nourishing Recipes
Nutrific Burrito (1 serving) Serving size 1 burrito) 4 oz lean ground turkey meat ¼ cup reduced fat mexican cheese 2 tbsp enchilada sauce 1 tsp NutriFit Calypso Spice Blend 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded ¼ cup tomato, diced 1 med sprouted grain tortillas 1. In a nonstick skillet, saute the ground turkey with the…
Read MoreQuinoa n’ Flower Fritters – Nourishing Recipes
Quinoa n’ Flower Fritters Servings: 6 Serving Size: 3 Fitters Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa, uncooked 1 tsp. NutriFit Mediterranean Salt Free Spice Blend ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated 1/3 cup fat free egg substitute 3 tbsp. rice flour 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp. sea salt 2 cups cauliflower, chopped 2 tbsp. parmesan…
Read MoreLive in the Moment – Food Exposed
What 5 goals do you believe will lead you to lasting happiness? In her book, Creating Your Best Life, Caroline Adams Miller describes research -tested happiness boosters, and techniques for building self-efficacy. The book collects and integrates studies and research on relationships, passion, self-regulation, positive emotions, flow, strengths, exercise, values, savoring and grit as they…
Read More“The Tree” – Food Exposed
One of my favorite parts of Health Coaching involves the use of metaphors. A metaphor is the expression of the understanding of one concept by relating it to another similar concept. Artists use metaphors all the time, too – as do authors. Here’s a metaphorical story you might be able to relate to – it’s…
Read MoreNew Balanced sponsored, NCAA All American Maggie Vessey shares what makes her run on Food Exposed
This episode of Food Exposed is for the active person in your life! Jackie shares her top 5 nutrition tips for the recreational and professional athelte and gives her guideline to getting the most out of your workout by exploring what’s on your plate! Jackie’s guest this week is Maggie Vessey, an NCAA All-American runner…
Read MoreChoc-Avo Mousse – Nourishing Recipes
Jackie’s recipe this week is loaded with the most important vitamins, minerals and protective properties that improve the look of your skin and help protect your skin from aging and harmful UV rays. RECIPE: Choc-Avo Mousse (4 servings) Serving size: 2/3 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced fat coconut milk 1/2 cup avocado, halved & peeled 6…
Read MoreItalian Breakfast Wrap – Nourishing Recipes
Italian Breakfast Wrap 1 oz. Turkey breakfast sausage 1 oz. Mozzarella cheese, greated ¼ cup zucchini 1 tbsp. Chopped tomatoes 1 tsp. Parsley ½ cup egg whites 1 sprouted tortilla NutriFit Lemon Garden Salt Free Spice blend
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