This is National Nutrition Month. Use this as an Opportunity to Take that First Step to Being a Healthier You! Try Need Ideas on Ways to Celebrate? One or More of These! Visit a local farmers market. Check out Local Harvest’s website to find one close by. Eat in one extra day a week instead of […]
Read more "National Nutrition Month"Nutrient (n): a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth & the maintenance of life The definition of nutrients proves the importance of nutrients in the diet. Each one accomplishes something different than the next one in the body. This means that to be healthy, one must consume a balanced diet, including each one Nutrients: Carbohydrates 40-65% […]
Read more "Nutrient Balance: Nutrition Basics"Learning to eat with health in mind is all about swap-outs. I describe swap-outs as healthier means of creating the same effect. I am not implying that swap-outs taste like the item swapped-out, but swap-outs do replace the texture of the original. Swap-outs are a better-for-you option that you can live with most of the time, while […]
Read more "Swap-Outs"Around the country, there is a new initiative to put gardens at schools. The objective is to not only teach, but show students where food comes from. If you are reading my blog, this probably seems ridiculous to you. In areas of the country, however, children do not know where food really comes from. To […]
Read more "Putting Gardens in Schools…Worth It?"Positive Thinking is the Number One Way to Better Your Life. Positive Thinking, however, is not as simple as one might believe. If you find yourself thinking negative thoughts, make a conscious effort to stop & replace those thoughts with positive ones. The changes of positive thinking will be noticed by not only you, but everyone around you. […]
Read moreEvery year people make a resolution for the New Year. How many people keep these resolutions? Only about 50% of people keep make it past six months. Why is this? People tend to make a big resolution as opposed to multiple achievable resolutions.This year I resolve to make an achievable resolution each month. January: Set Aside 15 […]
Read more "New Years Resolutions"Vitamin D Vitamin D plays a variety of roles within the body, so getting enough each day is pertinent. With the arrival of the winter season, however, getting enough vitamin D becomes difficult. The Dietary Reference Intake for Vitamin D is 15mcg (600 IU). Now, with this information, take steps to ensure you & your family get […]
Read morePortion Sizes are More Important Than Most People Realize. Portion Sizes can Make or Break a Diet. It is Important to be Healthy, But It All Comes Down to Calories In & Calories Out. A Single Serving of… Meat/Fish/Poultry 3oz.-4oz. Vegetables & Fruit 1/2 – 1 Cup Pasta & Rice 1/2 Cu Milk 1 Cup Yogurt […]
Read more "Learning Portion Control"Thanksgiving (n.) – is not only an annual national holiday marked by religious observances & a traditional meal, but is the expression of gratitude. Every day there is something to be thankful for. This can be a small thing. This can be a big thing. Being thankful is the easiest way to be healthy. Choose five things […]
Read more "Everyone is different, But Everyone Can Be Thankful"The things you choose to before/during/after a workout affect your outcome. Not only do you need to choose the right things, but in the right proportions. To someone that is just beginning to add activity to the day this may mean the difference between giving up or staying with it. It is important, however, to […]
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