Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading and incorrect information shared about […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged appliances, clean eating, co-workers, colleagues, Dietary Guidelines 2015, eating well, family, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy meals, Nutrition, ranges, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on February 25, 2016| 1 Comment » Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had […]
A few weeks ago, I ran into a colleague and asked, “Hello, how are you?” My colleague enthusiastically responded, “I’m great!” This response caught me off guard. It was not what I expected. I was used to hearing tired and busy. To be honest that was the response I was used to replying with as […]
Frequently, college students may not select or purchase the most healthful options while at school. With the major shift in environment and academics, students can put the focus of nutritious eating on the back burner. As a result, several college students tend to gain weight. Many factors can explain why students may not eat healthfully, […]
Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Children need a healthy lunch with the right calories and nutrients to help them learn, grow, and play. Not only do we want to pack our kids a healthy lunch, we want them to eat it, too! Sometimes we need some new ideas to keep lunch […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged antioxidants, Apples, artichokes, arugula, beta-carotene, caffeine, Calories, cancer fighting, Diet and Cancer, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy weight, lean protein, lycopene, phytochemicals, red leaf lettuce, salads, spinach, tomatoes, Vitamin C on January 30, 2015| Leave a Comment » Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce […]
January 17, 2011 by Pat Brinkman Making healthy choices in what we choose to drink is a giant step toward a healthy diet. However, in American our consumption of soft-drinks has increased almost 500 percent over the past 50 years. When you drink non-diet soda you take in more calories than those who do not. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged appliances, clean eating, co-workers, colleagues, Dietary Guidelines 2015, eating well, family, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy meals, Nutrition, ranges, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on February 25, 2016| 1 Comment » Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged beta carotene, good hygiene, healthy eating, Healthy Living, herbs and spices, immune system, kimchi, probiotics, processed foods, sleep, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, zinc on May 7, 2020| 2 Comments » Today we are reminded of the importance of a healthy immune system. Our body’s ability to fight infection and disease […]
Generally, it is assumed that if an employee is absent, his or her productivity must be suffering. Conversely, if the same employee is putting in extra time and skipping vacations, he or she must be highly productive. But these assumptions are not always true. A recent study conducted by England’s Manchester University, showed that overworking […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged appliances, clean eating, co-workers, colleagues, Dietary Guidelines 2015, eating well, family, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy meals, Nutrition, ranges, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on February 25, 2016| 1 Comment » Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had […]
May 4, 2017 by Michelle Treber I had a recent health issue that reminded me to pause and take time for my health. My knuckle on my right hand hurt and was swollen. Yes, it bothered me every day but I did not think too much about it. I saw a bone and joint specialist […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
This is a great time of year to enjoy root vegetables. These are the tubers and roots of vegetables that we can eat. Root vegetables grow underground and absorb a lot of nutrients from the soil. They are concentrated with antioxidants, Vitamins C, B, A, and iron. They are also packed with carbohydrates and fiber, […]