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 […]
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 […]
Daily Fruit and Vegetable Serving Recommendations
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is vital to good health. The recommendations by the American Heart Association are based on daily caloric intake. For example: 1,600 calories/day 3-4 vegetable servings/day 4 fruit servings/day 2,000 calories/day 4-5 vegetable servings/day 4-5 fruit servings/day The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department […]
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Eating well is tough. Eating well while eating out is super tough. Despite your best-laid plans, some restaurant meals can contain over half your days worth of calories and well over the recommended guidelines for fat, sodium and sugar! A salad is always a healthy option, right? Even when it comes laden with croutons, bacon […]
Brown Bagging Your Lunch for the Health of It
Eating out most days during the work week can be very expensive and hard on your health. By packing a lunch you can save hundreds of calories a day and several dollars a day. The benefits of packing a lunch: The options available are endless Lunch will likely be healthier if you pack smart […]
Take Care of Your Eyes
We are able to see the environment around us, the people around us, and the weather outside because of our eyes. How can we maintain our eyes so that we can still see these things years from now? Here are four ways to maintain that eye health. Eat Well In order to maintain good eye […]
“Super” Foods for your Super Diet
If you haven’t already heard, superfoods are all the rage. They can eliminate wrinkles, lift depression, boost physical performance and if you eat enough, they can even add up to seven years to your life! Just kidding. Sort of. Joking aside, what exactly are superfoods? Well, I’m about to rock your world, because, there […]
Heart Health
It’s been said to “Follow Your Heart,” but what is our heart saying? Did you know that the heart beats about 100,000 times in one day, and 35 million times in a year? (3) Our heartbeat tells us when we’re experiencing different emotions. If our heart is so important, than why do we fill […]
