Posted in Uncategorized, Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged healthy meals, workplace, physical activity, sleep, health, Exercise, Nutrition, Lifestyles, Stress, dairy, weight control, snacks, Food Decisions, Wellness, Fruits & Vegetables, Calories, recipes, ChooseMyPlate, food choices, Vegetables and Fruits on August 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are you interested in making a health change this fall? If so this challenge is for you! For six weeks this fall we will focus on increasing your physical activity levels as well as focusing your awareness on one health habit per week. Examples of behaviors we will be encouraging include drinking more water, […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged ChooseMyPlate, Exercise, Gatherings, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Nutrition, parties on July 16, 2012 | 3 Comments »
We are now halfway through the year and summer is in full swing. Looking at the calendar reminds us that there are still many celebrations and gatherings to come. We also know that when people get together, food is almost always at the center of the event. The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has […]
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MyPlate is designed to introduce an easy-to follow food guide icon for figuring out how to eat healthy. The colorful divided plate is a great tool to plan healthy meals. The USDA’s MyPlate method helps people consume a variety of foods. MyPlate recommends half the plate consists of vegetables and fruit, with the other half made up mostly […]
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Height, genes, metabolism, behavior and environment all work together to make up a person’s weight. Changes that have taken place in our environment make it harder to make healthy choices. These chances have lead to an increase in our overall weight. As adults or children, our daily life does not involve a lot of physical […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Physical Activity, tagged Exercise, fitness, health, Lifestyles, stress reduction, walking, weight control, Wellness on March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We have been enjoying a beautiful early spring with warm days and comfortable nights. This might be the perfect time for you to start a walking program. There are few other types of exercise that are as easy, accessible and affordable as walking. Walking provides so many benefits for our bodies. It can help lower […]
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Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus on consuming the recommended foods […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Mindless eating, Physical Activity, tagged ChooseMyPlate, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, Mindless Eating, Nutrition, physical activity, Small Plate, weight control, Wellness on February 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »
We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller and pick whole grains. Add your […]
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February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in three deaths are from […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged Calories, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Food Diary, Food Journal, healthy choices, healthy eating, menu planning, Nutrition, smart phone apps on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! Many of these apps for phones are free, easily accessible and are making impacts on reaching healthy goals. The most popular weight loss apps include: Lose it! A free app that allows you […]
Read Full Post »
Do you ever feel like covering your head and just staying in bed? This seems to be more common for many people during those long, cold, dark winter months. So, before you decide to barricade yourself in the house and hide under the blankets let’s examine some hints that may help. One of the best […]
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Posted in Uncategorized, Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged healthy meals, workplace, physical activity, sleep, health, Exercise, Nutrition, Lifestyles, Stress, dairy, weight control, snacks, Food Decisions, Wellness, Fruits & Vegetables, Calories, recipes, ChooseMyPlate, food choices, Vegetables and Fruits on August 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are you interested in making a health change this fall? If so this challenge is for you! For six weeks this fall we will focus on increasing your physical activity levels as well as focusing your awareness on one health habit per week. Examples of behaviors we will be encouraging include drinking more water, […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged ChooseMyPlate, Exercise, Gatherings, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Nutrition, parties on July 16, 2012 | 3 Comments »
We are now halfway through the year and summer is in full swing. Looking at the calendar reminds us that there are still many celebrations and gatherings to come. We also know that when people get together, food is almost always at the center of the event. The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has […]
Read Full Post »
MyPlate is designed to introduce an easy-to follow food guide icon for figuring out how to eat healthy. The colorful divided plate is a great tool to plan healthy meals. The USDA’s MyPlate method helps people consume a variety of foods. MyPlate recommends half the plate consists of vegetables and fruit, with the other half made up mostly […]
Read Full Post »
Height, genes, metabolism, behavior and environment all work together to make up a person’s weight. Changes that have taken place in our environment make it harder to make healthy choices. These chances have lead to an increase in our overall weight. As adults or children, our daily life does not involve a lot of physical […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Physical Activity, tagged Exercise, fitness, health, Lifestyles, stress reduction, walking, weight control, Wellness on March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We have been enjoying a beautiful early spring with warm days and comfortable nights. This might be the perfect time for you to start a walking program. There are few other types of exercise that are as easy, accessible and affordable as walking. Walking provides so many benefits for our bodies. It can help lower […]
Read Full Post »
Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus on consuming the recommended foods […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Mindless eating, Physical Activity, tagged ChooseMyPlate, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, Mindless Eating, Nutrition, physical activity, Small Plate, weight control, Wellness on February 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »
We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller and pick whole grains. Add your […]
Read Full Post »
February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in three deaths are from […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Physical Activity, tagged Calories, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Food Diary, Food Journal, healthy choices, healthy eating, menu planning, Nutrition, smart phone apps on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! Many of these apps for phones are free, easily accessible and are making impacts on reaching healthy goals. The most popular weight loss apps include: Lose it! A free app that allows you […]
Read Full Post »
Do you ever feel like covering your head and just staying in bed? This seems to be more common for many people during those long, cold, dark winter months. So, before you decide to barricade yourself in the house and hide under the blankets let’s examine some hints that may help. One of the best […]
Read Full Post »
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