January 30, 2014 by bethstefura Heart disease is an epidemic as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports around 715,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. While chest pain is recognized as a major heart attack symptom, there […]
July 16, 2018 by Daniel Remley Experts recommend that that one should try to get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. Although physical activity offers many benefits, there are also inherent risks such as developing knee, hip, and joint problems. If you walk on a regular basis, you might consider purchasing a […]
November 5, 2015 by jennyeven Did you know that about 90 billion pounds of edible food goes uneaten each year? That constitutes 30 – 40% of the food supply in the USA, or about 20 pounds per person, and weighs 123x the Empire State Building! If you convert this to calories, this means 1 in […]
June 27, 2013 by linnettegoard The trend to “go green” with using cloth reusable shopping bags is a good one. But how safe is it to reuse cloth for food products? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the materials used for reusable shopping bags can get contaminated with germs from food […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
October 29, 2018 by green308 Energy drinks have transitioned from being a niche product to one of the fastest growing beverage choices in the world. In 2017, the global energy drink market generated $55 billion, and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.7% from 2018-2023. However, as the number of […]
Fresh Blueberries As acknowledged by the North American Blueberry Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, July is Blueberry Month. What a tasty celebration this will be! In addition to the wonderful flavor that blueberries provide, there are also many health benefits related to consuming these juicy fruits. Some recent research suggests the following: […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
November 16, 2017 by kathygreen24 This is a perfect time of year to teach our children about being thankful. The Thanksgiving holiday has many opportunities to create new family traditions that will bring the real meaning of thankfulness and gratitude to a personal level for our children. Even is the mist of extremely challenging circumstances, […]
August 27, 2015 by economos2 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day – that’s equal to about 1 teaspoon of salt! Most Americans eat an average of 3,300 mg of sodium daily! http://www.cdc.gov/salt/ You should reduce your intake further to 1500 mg per day if you […]
August 23, 2018 by Pat Brinkman Good sportsmanship is an important skill to learn. However, as with most values, our children do not usually learn it by just talking about it. Usually they “catch it by our actions or the actions of others.” Thus, we as parents and adults need to model the good sportsmanship […]
August 17, 2015 by marilynrabe Most of us think about cleaning in the Spring when sunlight starts streaming into our house and the accumulated dust bunnies and fingerprints take center stage. Even though this is considered the traditional time for a thorough cleaning, I’ve always been a fan of fall cleaning! After a summer full […]
This is a great time of year to enjoy root vegetables. These are the tubers and roots of vegetables that we can eat. Root vegetables grow underground and absorb a lot of nutrients from the soil. They are concentrated with antioxidants, Vitamins C, B, A, and iron. They are also packed with carbohydrates and fiber, […]
March 14, 2012 by bethstefura We all love a cold refreshing drink with a meal, after physical activity or as a snack. Sodas, sweet tea, energy drinks and other sugary drinks taste great; yet contain a lot of calories and no nutrients. What you drink makes an impact on your health. Do we stop and […]