January 3, 2012 by lisabarlage Were you part of the 40 – 45% of Americans who made a New Year’s Resolution? If so, you probably picked one of the common resolutions – lose weight, quit smoking, save money, or get fit. The experts say that about half of those who make a resolution are successful […]
In our efforts to improve nutrition and choose “healthy foods”, it can sometimes be a challenge to know what is healthy and what is not. One measure of how a food fits in to your efforts to “eat healthy” is to look at how many important nutrients the food provides for the amount of calories […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Diet and Cancer, food choices, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Heart Disease, Meat, Meat Labels, menu planning, Nutrition, reduce calories, weight control, Wellness on March 5, 2012| Leave a Comment » Have you wondered just how lean that piece of meat is? When comparing […]
Do you or a loved one take Singulair (generic name is Montelukast) for asthma or allergies? Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged serious mental health side effects related to this popular medicine, prescribed to over 35 million people. The side effects include suicidal thoughts or actions, agitation, hallucinations, and depression. […]
January 31, 2022 by barton345 I have lost track of how many diets I’ve started. How many Mondays were going to be a “new start”. How many “cheat meals” I’ve indulged in, or the number of times I’ve promised myself that I would make it to the gym and then didn’t. Infinity. Inner talk like […]
As a Registered Dietitian, I love when February rolls around! I break out my wardrobe of red and heart themes to raise awareness of heart disease and best practices to take care of your heart in honor of American Heart Month. In January of this year, we learned of a new study led by researchers […]
I hope that you enjoy this blog post written by Ashley Barto, a dietetic intern at The Ohio State University. She shares her insights about yoga and relaxation. The holidays are over for many of us. If not, they will be in the next few weeks. Are you hoping to be more “calm” in the […]
December 15, 2011 by linnettegoard During the holidays there are many temptations put in front of you. Many companies send you food to show appreciation for your business throughout the year – boxes of chocolates, tins of cookies, and bins of flavored popcorn. And, there are business meetings, church and social events you attend which […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, Cherries, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Lifestyles, Melatonin, Nutrition, Phytonutrients, sleep, smoothie, Tart Cherry, Wellness on September 3, 2014| Leave a Comment » Tart cherries have powerful secret nutrients. Studies have found that the antioxidants in tart cherries continue to increase until they reach peak ripeness. Consuming […]
With Halloween and Harvest festivities right around the corner, it’s time to pick out costumes and get ready to go Trick or Treating (or Trunk or Treating). Traditionally, most people handout goodies that the kids love to eat including candy and other sugar products. While it’s okay to indulge in these on occasion, the truth […]
Are you aware of what you last ate or how much? Think about the last time you were watching T.V. and sat mindlessly eating. Sometimes we do this and can’t believe we ate “the whole thing”. We may not even remember if we even enjoyed the taste of the food. Often we feel guilty […]
An apple a day may not actually keep the doctor away, but it will offer some impressive health benefits! Apples contain antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients that taste great and will keep you feeling full and satisfied. The CDC states “Using more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, lean […]
December 29, 2011 by lisabarlage 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 […]
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