Good for the Planet, Good for You

Apr 7, 2023 | Food

When it comes to food, looks aren’t anything. Bright, shiny produce doesn’t have more flavor or nutrients than misshapen, gnarly pieces, so there’s no reason to ignore them. But that’s what most of us do. Researchers estimate that about 10 million pounds of ugly fruits and vegetables are wasted yearly. That’s absurd, especially since...

Healthy Habits

Mar 31, 2023 | Healthy Tips

Good or bad habits are routines that are automatic and make our lives easier. Breaking bad habits and replacing them with ones that improve your life can benefit your overall health. The first step to breaking unhealthy habits is simply being aware of what they are.    Many people create habits and never even realize...

Marching Your Way to Good Health

Mar 24, 2023 | Physical Fitness

Is the cold March air keeping you from doing your favorite outdoor walks or jogs? If you don’t have the space or the funds for a treadmill, consider walking in place. Long stretches of sitting can be as dangerous to your health as smoking cigarettes. Walking in place is an easy way to get...

How to Rise AND Shine

Mar 10, 2023 | Healthy Tips

For many people, morning is painful. An alarm goes off, and the day begins with a groan. But mornings don’t have to be traumatic. Here are a few methods to start your day on a positive note: After hours of being sedentary, our bodies are tight. Five to 10 minutes...

National Nutrition Month® – Fuel for the Future®

Mar 3, 2023 | Nutrition

Join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in celebrating National Nutrition Month® and Fuel for the Future®! This year’s theme encourages people to consider their future health and how nutrition can impact it. Many people plan for the future regarding finances, family, careers, and personal goals. However, nutrition and health aren’t always at the...

Take a Load Off

Feb 24, 2023 | Healthy Tips

The saying goes that you can’t avoid death and taxes. But, you can add “stress” to that proverb because modern life is full of it. Chronic anxiety leads many to eat unhealthily, smoke, drink alcohol excessively, skip workouts, and stop taking medications. Unfortunately, all these things can damage the heart. For American Heart...