They say “the secret to someone’s heart is through their stomach”. Show your child how much you love them by sending them to school with a lunch box full of an assortment of enjoyable (and healthy) foods! Let’s face it, the same old sandwich, chips, and apple can be rather boring to a child (or […]
Diabetes is one of the most misunderstood diseases around, and if we hope to fight it, we have to find a way to start dispelling many of the common myths out there, especially about the “diabetes diet”. Please take a minute to read through these top 10 Diabetes Diet Myths. Have you heard or been mislead by any of these? 10 Diabetes Diet Myths “Diabetes diet.” Simply hearing these words may be enough to make you feel overwhelmed or frustrated. Perhaps you have said, or heard someone else express, one of these thoughts: Eating
By Emily Barr, MS,RD,CNSC – The number one excuse for skipping a workout is (and I quote) “I don’t have enough time!” Usually this line is followed by more excuses including your children’s schedules, your work schedules, house hold chores, or lack of sleep. Time is valuable, in order to utilize every opportunity you have
By Stephanie Watson, WebMD It was the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Eight of the top swimmers in the world were lined up, ready to hit the pool for the 50-meter freestyle. The buzzer sounded. They propelled themselves into the water. In just under 22 seconds, the race was over. American Gary Hall Jr.
We receive several comments and questions on our nutrition blog regarding working out and reducing body fat. There is nothing more frustrating than working out, but not seeing the results you deserve. Since this seems to be such a common concern, we’d like to share our answer to this frequently asked question. You may
We receive several comments and questions on our nutrition blog regarding working out. A lot of people are expressing their frustration, because they are working out and watching what they eat, but their efforts are not reflected in their results. Since this seems to be such a common concern, we’d like to share our answer
By Amy K. West, Skinny Gene Dietetic Intern from the WIC Program One of my favorite family recipes is lasagna, and there’s many ways to modify a standard lasagna recipe to cut the fat and increase the nutritional value. I’m not one to closely follow a recipe, but standard ingredients include: 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked 2 tablespoons olive
By Marlayna Bollinger, Excutive Director -A mom on a mission to prevent type 2 diabetes and staunch believer that one person can make difference. “A little touch of sugar”, yeah right! I’m not sure how this term for diabetes ever came into existence, but I wish it would go away. The fact of the matter
By Emily Barr, MS,RD,CNSC Water balloons, water parks, and water colors are all components of summertime fun, but what about drinking water? Most people do not find drinking water to be all that fun, and they often time fall short of their fluid goal leaving them in a state of dehydration. Unfortunately, water is essential
HOW TO REDUCE PORTION SIZES The great American road trip is an essential part of most summers. And it wouldn’t be complete without stopping off for a bite to eat along the way. But, not only are healthy options on the highway often hard to find, the amount of food we’re served has gotten a