On the Road and On Track
How to Stay on Track During Summer Vacations Summer is in full swing, and hot weather, beach days, and sunshine are just some of the many things that make summer the season of fun. However, summer vacation does come with…
ABCs of Eating Out
- Awareness- Scope out the menu online before going to a particular restaurant and develop a Plan A of what you intend to eat.
- Be prepared- Have a Plan B (Back-up) to your Plan A for dinner. For instance, if the restaurant runs out of the fish you were going to order, request a special preparation, if necessary, of an alternative (i.e. grilled chicken breast instead of smothered chicken).
Five Things You Can do to Better to Control High Blood Pressure*
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]May is National Blood Pressure Month and in honor of this tribute, we have put together five ways to control high blood pressure. But before we get to these five handy tips, it’s important to understand what blood pressure is, what it should be, and why individuals should strive for a lower blood pressure.
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. There’s no better time to discover the importance of balanced nutrition and apply it to your unique lifestyle. There’s no singular, “perfect” diet that’s right for everyone, so it’s crucial to follow a helpful eating plan that’s packed with healthy foods and keeps your unique lifestyle in mind.
Loving You Isn’t So Hard To Do
On Valentine’s Day, it’s customary to take a little extra time to make someone in your life feel special, loved and cared for. It’s important to show our appreciation for the friends and family in our lives, but it’s incredibly important for each of us to show ourselves self-love, as well. Most of us spend a lot of time taking care of family, friends, our jobs and our homes, frequently overlooking our own individual needs. Many of us take better care of our cars than we do ourselves. Caring about our overall health and practicing balanced living, including proper nutrition, is a form of self-love that can make each of us look and feel great, inside and out.
What Is A Healthy Weight Loss Plan?
You’ve heard of, or maybe even have tried, some of the fad diets out there like the HCG diet, the Lemonade diet, Paleo, Ketogenic and many more. All of these promise fast, simple weight loss. While you may have…
What Are Your Cravings Trying To Tell You?
We’ve all experienced food cravings. Your sweet tooth wants a treat, or you reach for those salty chips, or you indulge in some pasta or bread. Cravings are a sign that your body is literally out of balance. Mostly caused…
Obesity and Cancer: The Link
Many of us know that being overweight or obese is unhealthy. What many people might not realize is just how serious the ramifications of obesity are and how important weight loss is for not just your appearance, but also for…
America in Crisis: Did You Know?
America is currently facing a crisis that is one of the most prevalent health-related issues in this country’s history: obesity. According to Drs. Massetti, Dietz, and Richardson in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the effects of being…
Get Full On Love, Not On Food This Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing plenty of opportunities to feast with family and friends. However, with obesity on the rise over these past decades, the holidays can no longer be used as an excuse to overeat. America is…