March 28, 2011 by Michelle Treber New Dietary Guidelines By law, every 5 years, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is reviewed, updated if necessary, and published. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly create each edition. What does that mean to you or me? Remember that […]
How much physical activity do you get each week? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the average adult needs at least: 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity each week (i.e. aerobic or “cardio” activity that gets you breathing harder and makes your heart beat faster) OR 75 minutes […]
It’s fall now, which means the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler. In the long winter months, warm weather and sunshine can seem like a distant memory. We start to look forward to the days when the sun will stay longer and bring back all that we love about being outside […]
Welcome to 2017! Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If so, chances are you set at least one goal related to staying fit and healthy. About 45% of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, and losing weight is at the top of the list. We all know that healthy eating is important, but sometimes […]
Studies show families who eat meals together regularly benefit. Both parents and kids are included in these benefits. Food patterns for the future generation are healthier when families eat together. In other words, eating together today can impact healthy food patterns of tomorrow. University of Minnesota research shows that teens that ate meals together with […]
Your girlfriend wants to know who you have been talking to, your boyfriend texts you repeatedly to see where you are or to stay in touch, your partner uses words to put you down, your spouse or partner hits and kicks you or you find yourself being stalked by a partner from your past. What […]
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Recently, The Ohio State University added Digital Wellness to its Dimensions of Wellness to join the existing nine dimensions: career, creative, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Although each of these dimensions is separately named, it’s important to recognize that they overlap and are interconnected. All the dimensions contribute to one’s overall […]
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Posted in Healthy People, tagged ChooseMyPlate, Exercise, family time, Fruits & Vegetables, garden, gardening, healthy eating, herb garden, herbs, Lifestyles, local foods, Nutrition, Wellness challenge on March 24, 2014| Leave a Comment » Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance […]
Have you ever had a great idea come to you while in the shower? Why is it that the best thoughts seem to occur when we’re not prepared to write them down? For me, my mind seems to be most creative when I’m driving, walking my dog, riding my bike, or doing housework – not […]
Photo by u0422u0430u0442u044cu044fu043du0430 u0427u0435u0440u043du044bu0448u043eu0432u0430ud83cudf52 on Pexels.com One of my favorite things about the winter are the snowy days and nights. I’ll put on my cross-country skis and go out for a few hours, not see a car in sight, and appreciate the silence. I feel sometimes like I’m in the wilderness during a snowstorm, and […]
The summer months are ending, and back to school is quickly approaching. With going back to school, it can be difficult to begin or continue a healthy lifestyle. It is easy to choose unhealthy lunches and snack ideas. However, I would like to share with you the importance of packing a healthy lunch and preparing […]
Last summer I taught my first “Globally Inspired Heart Healthy Cooking” class series using the American Heart Associations’ Healthy for Life program. Each class in this 4-part series focused on how a different staple food (corn, rice, beans, potatoes) is used in various cuisines around the world. One thing I noticed when teaching these classes […]
