X This site uses cookies. By continuing, you agree to their use. Learn more, including how to control cookies. Living through a pandemic, working remotely (at times), moving my college students to two different states, losing my dad, going on vacation, and becoming a certified yoga instructor are a few experiences that define the year […]
Increasingly, I hear friends and relatives talking up the benefits of essential oils. So, what are essential oils, and what makes them so magical? Essential oils are oils extracted from plants. They come from various plant parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits, although not all plants produce essential oils. Essential oils have been […]
It’s flu season! Best protection is handwashing. Regular soap? Or antibacterial soap? Does antibacterial provide extra protection against getting sick? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t sure antibacterial really makes any difference. In fact, the FDA is proposing companies need to provide more evidence antibacterial soaps are more effective, than just washing with plain […]
According to the University of California- Riverside Wellness page: There are many dimensions of health: physical, spiritual, emotional, occupational, social, intellectual, and environmental. The dimension of environmental wellness includes “trying to live in harmony with the Earth by understanding the impact of your interaction with nature and your personal environment, and taking action to protect […]
Does your family regularly eat together? December 3 (Dine-In Day) is a good time to start or make it a habit to share a meal together as a family. Sharing a meal can happen at any time during the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try to make it a healthy meal by following My Plate. […]
January 25, 2018 by jmlobb We all know that there are many reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables. Baking a batch of muffins is a great way to add extra produce to your diet, especially if you have overripe fruit or vegetables that you want to use before they spoil. Apples, pears, carrots, zucchini, […]
As we begin a new year, it is a great time to think about your food budget and ways to eat better on a budget. There are many ways you can save money on the foods you eat. Here are a few tips to help you get the most for your food budget! Before heading […]
The accumulation of bacteria Top 10 Points to Remember: (1) The change in the human diet that has had THE BIGGEST impact on our health is (1) the drop in the amount of fiber we eat, and (2) the diversity of the fiber we eat. (2) When you starve your good bacteria (by not eating […]
September 1, 2011 by Michelle Treber Now is a great time to eat locally grown vegetables. Depending upon where you live, there may be an abundance of vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes and peppers. Now is a great time to buy local fruit and vegetables and to support your local farmer’s markets. Zucchini Stir Fry is […]
On New Year’s Eve we realize more than at any other time in our lives that we can never go back in time. We can look back and remember, but we cannot retrace a single moment of the year that has past. Additionally, we may fear the future because of events in the past. But […]
Nutrition and physical activity are key components to a healthy lifestyle. However, mental activity is another factor that plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle, as well as healthy brain aging. Mental activity maintains cognitive health. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are things we can do be doing to help reduce the risk […]
It’s been over thirty years since Chia Pets were all the rage, and today, chia is popular once again! This time around, though, chia seeds are trending in the food world because of their nutritional benefits. Hailing from a plant in the mint family, chia seeds have long been cultivated and consumed in Central and […]
One of my favorite spring foods is rhubarb. I love rhubarb pie, rhubarb bread, and rhubarb crisp (ala mode, of course). This “pie plant” is primarily used as a fruit, but botanically, it’s a vegetable. Eaten alone, it is extremely tart. The only other comparable plant food that is as tart as rhubarb is a […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged calendar, developing a habit, Exercise, habits, health benefits, Healthy Living, Lifestyles, physical activity, Wellness, workplace on October 6, 2013| 1 Comment » It takes 21 days to develop a habit. Make a commitment to yourself and mark your calendar for the next 21 days to start a physical activity. Start […]