Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, Child Nutrition, Weight Maintenance
Childhood obesity has become a widespread problem due to fewer opportunities for exercise and more time spent watching TV, playing video games, texting and surfing the Internet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity in America has more...
Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Meal Planning
As the weather cools off and the sun sets earlier, curling up with blankets and something warm to eat becomes more and more tempting. Cookouts are being replaced with slow cookers and picnics with cozy dinner parties. Fall weather also means you’ll want to spend less...
Oct 11, 2016 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Meal Planning
No matter how dedicated you are to your weight-loss program, hunger pangs can quickly derail your progress. When your stomach growls, it’s tempting to reach for the first edible item you see, whether it’s healthy or not. Avoiding temptation is as simple as adding high...
Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Heart Health, Stress Management
We live in a world where stress is commonplace. What people may not realize is how damaging too much stress can be on the body. It can adversely affect anyone, particularly individuals suffering from heart disease, but understanding the root of your stress and how to...
Sep 27, 2016 | Blog, Diabetes
Think you don’t have to worry about diabetes? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 10 percent of people in the U.S. have the condition, and at least 1 in 3 will develop Type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Recognizing diabetes symptoms...
Sep 20, 2016 | Blog, Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight, just don’t eat…It’s a logical thought, right? Unfortunately, the evidence to support this popular form of restrictive eating isn’t so cut and dried. Take a minute to check out these “fast facts” before you try fasting diets in the...
