My son eating an apple. I am a Registered Dietitian and toddler mom. In the year my son was born, Weight Watchers rolled out an app called Kurbo by WW to help children ages 8 to 17 “build healthy habits for life”. The app allows users to track what they eat and how much they […]
January 12, 2015 by zies1 Score a touchdown with friends and family tonight with this Buckeye Bean Soup! Tonight we will cheer on our Ohio State Buckeye Football team in the first NCAA College Football National Championship in Dallas, Texas. This soup will make a healthy addition to tonight’s pregame meal. Canned soups generally have […]
September 6, 2011 by smith3993 . Could laughing more help prevent heart attacks? Could this no cost, no side effect action really be part of the preventative action needed to keep one free from heart disease? A team from the University of Maryland Center for Preventive Cardiology has started to document some proof of this […]
If you’re like most people in this country, you could lose a few pounds for either personal appearance or for health concerns. A simple way to accomplish this is to avoid overeating. Overeating is when you eat more food than what your body needs for daily maintenance and growth. The extra food you consume simply […]
The study of bacteria has interested doctors and researchers for centuries. However, that interest was primarily focused on “bad” bacteria—pathogens that make us sick and cause disease. Over the last 20 years, there has been a tremendous increase in the study of “good” bacteria and its effect on our guts. In 1990, approximately 125 studies […]
December 18, 2014 by Daniel Remley The holidays are a wonderful time of year, especially for those of us who enjoy food! Traditional holiday food is tasty but often high in calories, sugar, fats and sodium. This can present a challenge to those who have diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or other chronic conditions that need […]
What will be on our plates in the future? What are the food experts predicting we will be eating by 2050? Will our meals look much the same as they currently do, or are we moving in a very different direction? Although no one knows with certainty what the future will hold, an article done […]
January 31, 2013 by linnettegoard The Super Bowl is not just a day for football, but also a day for parties and food. Don’t invite food borne illness to your party. Follow a few simple rules to keep it Super Safe. CLEAN and wash kitchen surfaces, utensils and hands before preparing or serving food and […]
The study of bacteria has interested doctors and researchers for centuries. However, that interest was primarily focused on “bad” bacteria—pathogens that make us sick and cause disease. Over the last 20 years, there has been a tremendous increase in the study of “good” bacteria and its effect on our guts. In 1990, approximately 125 studies […]
November 30, 2010 by jennyeven It’s that time of year again for holiday office luncheons, parties, and family gatherings filled with festivities and food everywhere. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, the holiday season is filled with treats that tempt even the most disciplined of individuals. But is holiday weight gain inevitable? Not if you follow […]
December 2, 2011 by lisabarlage What is your holiday family tradition? Do you have certain foods that you have to have on New Year’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or during a football bowl game? Do you have a special way you decorate your holiday tree, your porch, or front door? Do you have a special book […]
June 24, 2013 by kathygreen24 Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity and health benefits needed for a healthy life. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States. Not only is it a fun outdoor activity but is also […]
June 23, 2014 by bethstefura Summer is here and it’s time for the American road trip. There is no better way to escape the daily routine than to hit the open road. There is nothing like a short road trip to refresh the mind, body and spirit. Before you break out the cooler and hit […]
February 23, 2012 by linnettegoard Is your kitchen the hub for activity? Does your family socialize, do homework, read the mail and generally congregate around the kitchen table or island? With all the activity going on have you ever stopped to think about how clean this space is? Before putting food on these surfaces make […]