November 14, 2024 by llhalladay The holidays are often considered a time of joy, gatherings with friends and family, and festive cheer. However, the pressures of gift-giving, social events, and expectations can sometimes take a toll on your mental health and steal the joy of the holiday season. According to the American Psychiatric Association, almost […]
The holiday season is referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year” in a popular holiday song. While it can be a time of joy, gathering, cheer, and giving, it is also a time when many of us eat more, especially sweets. These treats may partially explain why we enjoy this time of […]
Rainbow over green fields When I wrote my blog Certainty in Uncertain Times in March, little did I know how many things would change over the next 8 months. I didn’t know I would still be working primarily from home, not see my colleagues for a year except on Zoom, all the conferences I attend […]
When my March 19th blog Certainty in Uncertain Times posted, I was unsure what was going to happen with my work, my community, our state, or our nation. With so many unknowns, I could not allow myself to go down the road of “what if’s”, so I chose to focus on things I knew were […]
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 A1C, blood sugars, certified diabetic educator, diabetes, food log, glucose, Live well, meal plan, registered dietician, Type 1 diabetes, Type II diabetetes on March 5, 2020| Leave a Comment » Live Well with Diabetes Learning you have diabetes is a significant life change. It is common to feel sad or […]
We have all heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. When I was younger, I did not eat breakfast before going off to school. Like all families, we were busy in the mornings and my mom did not make it a priority for us to eat breakfast. Several years ago, […]
There is a small percentage of the population that cannot consume gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) due to medical reasons (such as Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy); and a larger percent of the population that has chosen gluten free eating as a dietary preference. Most of the recipes used […]
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September 22, 2023 by jlowe495 People celebrating at the table This is a busy year of event planning for me! With my wedding this spring, my niece’s first birthday party this summer, and preparing to host holiday meals at my house for the first time this winter, I have been learning a lot about the […]
March 1, 2023 by llhalladay Did you know that only 19 percent of individuals keep their new year’s resolution? Almost a third of all Americans failed to maintain at least one goal after two weeks. By the start of February nearly 45 percent have abandoned their resolutions and by the start of March, almost 80 […]
April 11, 2023 by bandy52 Let’s examine food safety during a power outage. Boy oh Boy, has spring packed a punch! Here in Northeastern Ohio we have experienced many power outages already. Some communities have spent only a few minutes in the dark while others find themselves looking for glimmers of light after two or […]
A 2005 study released by Families and Work Institute, Overwork in America: When the Way We Work Becomes Too Much, reports that one in three American employees are chronically overworked, while 54 percent have felt overwhelmed at some time in the past month by how much work they had to complete. The study of more […]
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 […]