Don’t miss out on “Take a Walk in the Park Day.” With the longer days it’s an opportunity for exercise and relaxation after the work day. A walk in the park is just what the doctor ordered to help ease your stress. It’s calming and therapeutic and it helps clear your mind and re-energize you. ...
Baked Eggs and Spinach It only takes four ingredients to make this tasty egg dish that can be served for any meal. Even a novice cook can assemble the ingredients in a few minutes. Click here for the recipe.
Protect your spices. Your spice cabinet is an investment so take care of its contents by following these tips: Don’t store dried spices and herbs above the stove or on the counter next to the stove. Store them in a cool, dark place away from the heat in a tightly sealed container. Store red ...
In July 2014 program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always ...
How, when, why and where we eat are just as important as what we eat. Making sure to enjoy the sights, sounds, memories and interactions associated with eating are essential to developing an overall healthy eating plan. That is why, as part of National Nutrition Month® 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges everyone ...
I decided it was time to clean out my files. I do not like filing and my piles to file and files to purge build up easily. This task was somewhat of a trip down career memory lane. I have been working in weight management almost my entire career, and that spans over 30 years. ...
It’s there. We all carry muscle and fat on our bodies. Because your body is such a complex machine, a lot of misconceptions and half-truths exist about how it works, especially when it comes to muscle and fat. Click here for more information from our friends at InBody.
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day and some people celebrate random acts of kindness for a week. What a great way to feel good! The research confirms that practicing this behavior produces positive emotions and one can feel happier. A team of Japanese researchers found that people can become happier by counting their own ...
Look for the Heart-Check mark. The American Heart Association makes it easier to find heart-healthy foods in the grocery store. When you see the label with the American Heart Association name you can be assured the food has been certified by AHA to meet requirements in seven different categories including fat, cholesterol, and sodium. The ...
In July 2014 program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always ...