His’ the season…for football bowl games! And whether you are a fan, an innocent (party) bystander, or a host, you’ll want to brush up on bowl game nutrition to avoid the blunders that can translate to weight gain, indigestion, and increased risk of heart disease. And you thought holiday parties were challenging!
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Bowl Game Blunders
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health, Planning / Preparation, tagged Bowl Game on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
8 Day Plan for Optimal Nutrition
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health, Planning / Preparation, Supplements, tagged gift of health, Hanukkah on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the spirit of Hanukkah and giving the gift of health to you and yours, I designed this 8 day plan to inspire and refresh.
For serving amounts, what counts as carb etc see the AKA menu worksheet at www.ashleykoffapproved.com
Day 1: Clean Up: get rid of any packaged foods containing high fructose corn syrup, [...]
Are You Using Your Kids as Your Weight Enablers?
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Word of Caution, tagged healthy eating, IBS, weight on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are you a parent struggling with your weight? Does this scenario sound familiar? During the day at work or running around with the kids, you are the picture of healthy eating and self control (“I’d never have a cookie when I give my son one after school or as dessert”). Yet, come bed time [...]
The Skinny on Vegetables – Do I have to eat them raw or steamed??
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
No way! All things equal (meaning ideally your veggies are organic – fresh or frozen), eating vegetables with some fat help us absorb the PHYTONUTRIENTS (means plant-based nutrients, antioxidants) better. WHY? Many of these nutrients are fat soluble. So if you want to have raw or steamed, make sure to have some healthy fat [...]
What’s good for all our HEARTS?
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Word of Caution on August 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This week, I discuss this topic on Good Morning America Health. Here’s a recap:
H: Hydration. Potassium helps water enter the cells and balances out sodium for hydration as well as optimal heart health. Try avocado, banana, coconut water, dried fruits, and Ultima Replenisher.
E: Essential Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fats are critical to heart health. Choose [...]
Pour some sugar on me!
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Shopping Tips, Word of Caution on August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are a self-proclaimed sugar addict, like many of my clients, sometimes it feels like showering in sugar would be the only way to truly satisfy the cravings.
In recognition of the health benefits of reducing sugar intake (improved immune system, digestive system, healthier weight, sustainable energy, balanced moods, etc), here are some tips that [...]
Natural Approaches to GERD (“reflux”)
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Word of Caution on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve received several requests (folowing my media stories and blogs) asking about the natural (non-medication) options for reflux (GERD).
Note: Please, as always, contact me and / or your healthcare practitioner to discuss what’s right for YOU rather thank just taking any / all of these.
Keep the digestive tract underwhelmed – small, frequent (about every 3 [...]
The G-Free Diet
Posted in General Health, Gluten Free, Planning / Preparation on May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m so excited to be sitting at the View as Elisabeth reveals her book – the G-Free Diet (G stands for gluten)- for which I contributed the nutrition.
We’ve come a long way in the G-Free world. With great tasting products that also meet the needs of those following a G-Free Diet. Using the best, I [...]
Don’t be an April (nutrition) Fool…
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Word of Caution on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With all the marketing messages and nutrition info out there, sometimes it feels so hard to keep it all straight. In honor of April Fool’s, I wanted to arm you against some of the most foolish mistakes folks make in the name of nutrition.
We need more calcium for stronger bones. Marketing and research have done [...]
AKA Flight Kit
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Probiotics, Uncategorized on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
AKA Flight Kit
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to do “flight kits” – AKA nutrition makeovers for private planes as well as packs for those flying commercially. I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with you the products as well as the intention behind their selection.
The Kit (*denotes private plane use only as liquids won’t [...]
