November 15, 2012 by zies1 Thanksgiving is exactly one week away! If you are like me you have been watching the ads and searching for the best prices on a turkey. I plan to buy a whole bird for my family. If you choose to buy a frozen bird you may do that at any time, but […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]
We have all been impacted one way or another by the Coronavirus pandemic. During a health crisis, taking preventative measures is important. The CDC has listed precautions people should be taking right now. These include washing your hands, staying away from people who may be sick, and protecting your nose and mouth with an appropriate […]
April 18, 2011 by jennyeven Did you know that skin cancer is the leading cause of new cases of cancer in the United States? According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, totaling more than cancers of the lung, breast, colon, prostate, uterus, ovaries, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged calm, cleaning, Exercise, farmers markets, happiness, health, health plan, health screenings, local produce, makeup, medicines, nutritional benefits, spring, spring cleaning, Stress, walking on March 26, 2015| Leave a Comment » Spring has arrived! Imagine warmer days, flowers blooming and the smell of fresh cut lawns! It’s also the perfect time […]
As we work our way into the warmer summer months, I have one thing on my mind…fresh local berries! Local berries have a completely different flavor profile than the ones often found in the grocery store. They are ripe, juicy, and very sweet. Not only do these berries add some sweetness to your diet, they […]
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, […]
Yachtzee-like game This afternoon my daughter comes into the living room and asks, “Where is the Yahtzee?” I was a little miffed. Why would I be upset that my 17-yo wants to do something that doesn’t involve technology? Let me explain. My parents recently came home from Florida to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and for […]
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 Calories, Fast foods, food choices, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, Healthy Food Choices, healthy meals, Lifestyles, Mindless Eating, Nutrition, reduce calories, weight control, Wellness on December 19, 2011| 2 Comments » Hunger strikes and you are out shopping for the holidays. No time to cook? It is so convenient to […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged bacteria, CDC, cook meat properly, ecoli, fever, foodsafety, outbreak, romaine lettuce, sandwiches, wash frruits and vegetables, wash hands on September 19, 2022| Leave a Comment » I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and […]
With lifestyles constantly changing we need new opportunities for managing our well-being. Lifestyle Education is an on-going need for all family members. Everyday we hear how our health and wellness is under “attack”. We question the information being presented by and through the worldwide economic markets. America prides itself and supports research-based educational institutions. American […]
