The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and the new MyPlate both encourage us to make at least half our grains whole – but what does that mean? You may be asking “What is a whole grain?” The term whole grain means that the entire grain seed or kernel is left intact during processing. While refined grains […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged A1C, chronic diseases, diabetes, Exercise, food choices, health risks, healthy choices, Nutrition, physical activity, prediabetes, stroke, Type 2 diabetes health risks, Wellness on September 26, 2023| 1 Comment » Diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts 37 million people in the United States. What’s even more shocking is 1 in […]
September 26, 2023 by zies1 Diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts 37 million people in the United States. What’s even more shocking is 1 in 5 people don’t know they have it. Approximately 12.1% of the adult population in Ohio have a diagnosis of diabetes. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure but there are various […]
Meditation is currently “en vogue” for a very good reason. It facilitates the unity of mind and body. It helps us de-stress, quiet our mind, and find that point of stillness within ourselves. Most of us spend the day with one thought after another racing through our heads; encompassing everything from work–to family–to our “to […]
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March 12, 2018 by lisabarlage Why Hobbies are Important! Did you know it is good for your physical and mental health to have a hobby? Sometimes we get so busy with work or our family that we forget to have time for ourselves, which usually allows the stress in our lives to build. Hobbies provide […]
One of the lesser-known benefits of consuming a diet high in polyphenols is its beneficial impact on your gut bacteria. Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, and wine. They provide amazing health benefits as they proceed through the digestive tract. The majority of polyphenol compounds stay present […]
Holiday spending can put a lot of stress on you and your wallet. In this economy, you cannot possibly give your children or grandchildren everything they want. Instead of adding more stress to your life by having bills pile up in the New Year, this holiday season can be made special by giving more of […]
Summer is a magnificent season, when outdoor activities abound, and cookouts happen seemingly every weekend. Think of the general spread at a cookout. What comes to mind? Common cookout options include hotdogs, hamburgers, watermelon, chips, dip, and sweets. Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of the summertime produce available, when it is at its […]
Do you want to reduce your food waste? Would you like to have shelf stable foods in case of emergency? Do you like to prepare healthy snacks? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, or hunting? If you answered yes to one or all these questions, freeze drying may be for you! What is Freeze-Drying? According to […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged @goodsleep, @healthtrends, @sleep, @sleephygiene, health, mental health, sleep, sleep hygiene, Wellness on January 7, 2025| Leave a Comment » Winter is a season that is often spent indoors, in a blanket, in cozy clothes. This time of year we see lots of health trends resurface that focus on diet and […]
Many of us today are trying to find health tips for lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugars, reducing arthritis pain and yes boosting our memory. Many households in North America or Europe have cinnamon in their their cupboards. Cinnamon is the brown bark from the cinnamon tree, which when dried, rolls into a tubular form known […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]