The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
My family had a scare this week. My sister recently had breast reconstruction surgery from breast cancer. After the surgery she was instructed to wear a compression bra for 3 weeks, only taking it off to shower. It was uncomfortable and perhaps a little tight. She thought the bra and surgical site were causing her […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Blackened foods, Cancer Prevention, Diet and Cancer, Exercise, Fruits, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Lower risk of cancer, Nutrition, physical activity, Vegetables, Wellness on June 30, 2011| 2 Comments » The exact cause of cancer is unknown but we do know what makes it more likely to occur. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Blackened foods, Cancer Prevention, Diet and Cancer, Exercise, Fruits, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Lower risk of cancer, Nutrition, physical activity, Vegetables, Wellness on June 30, 2011| 2 Comments » The exact cause of cancer is unknown but we do know what makes it more likely to occur. […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she cooks. She misses doses of her […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
My family had a scare this week. My sister recently had breast reconstruction surgery from breast cancer. After the surgery she was instructed to wear a compression bra for 3 weeks, only taking it off to shower. It was uncomfortable and perhaps a little tight. She thought the bra and surgical site were causing her […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless it’s a vegetable stock), water, […]
Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless it’s a vegetable stock), water, […]
Never underestimate the power of a snack. They have a major impact on a child’s diet. Nutrition research supporting the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans is clear. As Americans, we eat more calories than we need, without getting the needed nutrients. How does this happen? By eating foods that are high in calories and low […]