Committing to a Weight Loss Regimen Doesn’t Mean Deprivation
Committing to a weight loss regimen doesn’t mean deprivation and shouldn’t be about starvation. It’s a process and along the way we need to make sure we are not beating ourselves up for the occasional diversions that lead us astray. Sometimes a diversion happens so take a break and recheck yourself. Below are a few […]
Good Nutrition is a Family Affair!
Nutrition for the whole family is a topic often discussed with most of my clients. I often encourage my clients to take advantage and use the family dinner hour as not only the opportunity to nourish your family but to use it as a time to teach healthy eating habits while improving your children’s cognitive […]
Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies
There is no question that children need to eat their veggies. Studies indicate, however, that the majority of children and adolescents aren’t even consuming half of what the daily recommendations are for fruits and vegetables. The United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) recommends that adolescents and adults consume five to thirteen servings of fruits and […]
Is Supplementing Your Diet a Crucial Part of a Good Nutrition Program?
I am often asked about the value of multivitamins and supplements from my clients. Which ones should I take if any? What is good for me to support total heath? What protein support powder should I use in my smoothies? I like to have this important conversation with each of my clients since one of […]
Meryl’s on a Mission – Coming Soon!
Coming Soon….. Join Meryl, Matt, Adriana, Jessica and host, Julie Moran for a new episode of Mission Makeover on Lifetime Television! Mission Makeover™, follows the engaging and powerful journey of women on a mission of a lifetime – to completely makeover their lives through better health & wellness – from the inside out and […]
To soy or not to soy? The million dollar question.
If you’re confused about soy you are not alone. The soy controversy remains one of the most prevalent in the food/nutrition industry. Even among health care professionals there seems to be a divide. Perhaps you’ve read about the cancerous link between consuming soy and a cancer diagnosis. The media has been quick to depict soy […]
What you should know about GMO’s
The topic of genetically modified foods, (GMO’s) has become increasingly prominent in today’s media and has created much discussion as well as confusion among consumers. Because of the plethora of information in the marketplace, it is important for consumers to understand the issues and concerns that GMO’s raise. A GMO plant is a plant that […]
Changing the Taste of The Taste Bud
Check out Meryl’s article for The Parent Notebook Magazine, Jan/Feb, 2013 Parents may state from time to time… ”My child has a great appetite!” “She’s just a picky eater.” “My kid favors sweet items.” “My son enjoys a glass of chocolate milk any day over a glass of water.” “My daughter does not like vegetables! […]
Vegetable Preparation or Better Taste
Check out Meryl’s article for The Parent Notebook Magazine, Sept/Oct, 2012 There is no question that children need to eat their vegetables. Studies indicate, however, that the majority of children and adolescents are consuming less than half of the daily recommendations of fruits and vegetables. The United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) recommends that adolescents […]
How Do Your Health Habits Stack Up?
There is no question that preventing disease is much easier than treating disease. Prevention however is not a priority in our current healthcare system. Studies indicate, that an increasing number of people are learning to advocate for their own health and wellbeing. As individuals begin to take a proactive approach to preserving their health they […]
