Blood cholesterol levels have a lot to do with an individual’s risk of developing heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for developing heart disease, therefore the higher your blood cholesterol level the higher your risk of developing heart disease will be. Heart disease is the number one killer of […]
Fruits & Veggies
Every step taken towards eating more fruits and veggies helps you and your family be at their best. Fruits and veggies can be great sources of key nutrients that may help to reduce your family’s risk of developing certain diseases: Calcium: Calcium is essential for health bones and teeth. It is also needed for normal […]
Respiratory Health
When writing any article about respiratory health, one needs to consider lung cancer at the top of the list. The CDC publishes the following: “Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. In 2011, 14% of all cancer diagnoses […]
Biggest Loser Challenge Wrap Up – Maintaining Progress
As we come to the end of our Biggest Loser Challenge it is important to remember why we decided to participate initially and where we want to go from here. Although the focus may be removed as the challenge is over, there are many reasons for each of us individually to continue the focus on […]
Nutrition Guidelines: Basics to Remember
Try to ignore the fad diets that fill the commercials, internet, etc. with promises of weight loss without changing your daily habits. Both diet and exercise are important to a healthy body, weight loss and weight maintenance. There is no magic trick! Perseverence and maintenance of a daily regimen will prove the most beneficial. Enjoy […]
Portion Control
As we age each individual has different nutrition and physical activity needs. Dietary needs are determined by age, gender, weight and activity level. Remember to: Eat a healthy diet Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products Protein from poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts and other lean meats Low in saturated fats, sodium […]
Heart Health
DO YOU KNOW? Of course everyone knows that a heart attack is preceded by chest pain. And everyone knows that it is primarily a disease of old men. And everyone knows that it occurs while doing things like shoveling snow. And everyone knows that this condition runs in families. Although these statements may be true, […]
The Benefits of Food Journaling
Daily food journaling is a great way to help you be accountable to yourself regarding your daily food intake to evaluate for changes. It is too easy to forget everything you eat from one day to the next – especially those little tastes of foods that add up in calories. Most individuals who keep food […]
Healthy Eating over the Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebration and enjoying family and friends. Enjoy yourself while keeping some tips for healthy eating in mind and avoiding the ‘holiday weight gain’: Focus on maintaining your weight over the holidays, rather than losing weight – this tends to be more realistic and less stressful Plan to exercise […]
Understanding Portion Sizes
As we age each individual has different nutrition and physical activity needs. Dietary needs are determined by age, gender, weight and activity level. Remember to: Eat a healthy diet Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products Protein from poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts and other lean meats Low in saturated fats, […]
