eating dinner before 5 p.m. ….

eating dinner before 5 p.m. and choosing healthy snacks.

Nasser was a speaker of the day and talked about benefits of chia seeds. They provide essential nutrients to support bone health, digestion, and heart health, and are rich in calcium, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Nasser suggested sprinkling them on salads, yogurt or smoothies. She added that people should drink plenty of fluids when consuming chia seeds and listen to their bodies for signs of discomfort.

The weekly food for thought was: “You should know that you are worth it even when it’s hard to stay committed and the progress is slow.”

—Jan Friedland