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 […]
July 21, 2011 by jennyeven Confused about conflicting nutrition information? Know where to find reliable nutrition facts based on sound research, or do you feel like you’re swimming in a sea of sharks? With the advancement of technology, consumers face a daily barage of “scientific” discoveries, ancient remedies, and miracle weight-loss diets from various media outlets. But how is a person able to identify credible information […]
What comes to mind when you think of February? For many, it’s Valentine’s Day, others may think of a dreaded month of winter weather. Some may know February as Black History Month. Still others, like me, may think of American Heart Month. While all of these are accurate, one is nearer and dearer to my […]
In July I set an out of office message. “I am out of the office on vacation. I will be seeing national parks, family, friends, and the Rocky Mountains; I will not be seeing emails.” And I left. For two whole weeks! It was glorious and much needed. My daughters enjoying the North Rim […]
Ready to hit the gym for a workout? Do you need a snack to provide some energy? What kind of snack is best? When should you eat it? You may need a snack if it has been at least two to three hours since you last ate. If you had lunch at Noon and head […]
March 12, 2012 by lisabarlage According to the Harvard School of Public Health “Nutrition, exercise, and sleep are the three pillars of good health”, but while nutrition and exercise get a lot of press, sleep isn’t mentioned nearly as often. Think about yourself, “Did you get 7 or 8 hours of sleep each of the […]
If you’re like most people in this country, you could lose a few pounds for either personal appearance or for health concerns. A simple way to accomplish this is to avoid overeating. Overeating is when you eat more food than what your body needs for daily maintenance and growth. The extra food you consume simply […]
I love walking into the grocery store into the produce section! The colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables are bright and beautiful. Seeing my fridge at home packed with a bright selection of fresh produce is fun too if I have a plan to use them all. Open Refrigerator Filled With Fresh Fruits […]
Here it is–December 2018. Another year is ending! It is a wonderful time of year to celebrate with family and friends. A time to share joy and kindness. Let’s look back for a moment. Did you reach all your goals this year? Did you keep those New Year Resolutions? Every year we resolve to make […]
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 […]
In 2018, 768 million vacation days went unused in the United States. As someone who has never lost a day of vacation (I have carried days over from one year to another), I do not understand not using vacation time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job, in fact, I LOVE my job; however, […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Brain, Distracted Eating, drink water, Food Cravings, Food Decisions, food temptations, health benefits, healthy choices, healthy meals, Nutrition, Resisting Food Cravings, Wellness on December 26, 2011| 1 Comment » The goodies of the Holidays are hard to resist. Now that the holidays are almost over how do you stop your […]
January 26, 2011 by Marcia Jess The message is simple: Move More and Eat Less! Why not take the pledge today? By making just 2 small daily changes you can start on the road to improving your health! Take 2,000 more steps over baseline–about 1 mile–and eat 100 fewer calories– by eating smarter. Walking is […]