Pick a ripe watermelon. Ripe, red watermelon is sweet and refreshing, but a semi ripe and pale melon is a taste bud disappointment. To pick a ripe watermelon, use these three tips to choose the best. Look for one that is beginning to lose its gloss. Look for the ground spot, the part of ...
Kibosh grazing. Put an end to the day-long picking, or drive-by snacking, that stands in the way of your weight loss and frequently leads to weight regain. It’s easy to eat too many calories without eating too much at one time when you eat every hour. A bite of this or that, a couple ...
Fresh Spinach Day is our opportunity to put healthy dark green leafy vegetables into our diet. Spinach is high in the phytonutrient luetin, that helps protects the eyes and reduce inflammation. It’s also a good source of iron, vitamins A and C, and fiber. Fresh spinach has more nutritional value than cooked. If you do cook ...
If you’ve had weight loss surgery you know the importance of taking small bites to prevent problems with food sticking. But what about if you haven’t had weight loss surgery? Well, it turns out small bites are better for all us, especially if you’re working on weight loss. There is new technology and research to ...
Summer is the time for picnics and barbeques. Don’t bring the uninvited guest of food borne illness to your event. Every year 1 out of 6 Americans get sick from a food borne illness. With proper food handling you can keep yourself and your family and friends healthy. Click here for tips for safe eating ...
Feel the power of a smile. Give everyone you see a big, friendly, smile. You never know. If someone is having a bad day your smile just might turn their day around for the better. A smile makes the world a happier place. A smile is a powerful thing. Best of all, it’s contagious. Make ...
Raspberry Egg Custard This berry custard can be served warm or cold at breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. You can also make this with blueberries or a combination of raspberries and blueberries. Enjoy! Click here for the recipe.
Use your second heart. Sitting too long and too much is bad for your health. Your legs are your second heart and pump the blood from your lower extremities back up to your heart. Sitting too long allows the blood to pool in your lower legs and can cause vascular problems. Whether you have ...
I’ve been practicing Tai Chi for four years and I figure in Tai Chi years that makes me a kindergartner. A couple of weekends ago I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a workshop with Kayo Robertson from Logan, Utah. Kayo has been practicing Tai Chi for over 35 years and calls himself ...
On May 26th the Nevada Women’s Fund celebrated their 25 anniversary of the Women of Achievement Luncheon. Western Surgical Group honored Paige Elliot, PA-C, and program dietitian, Vicki Bovee who were proudly presented by Dr. Frieda Hulka. Congratulations to all the amazing women that were honored!