October 19, 2015 Healthy Snacking on Vacation Summer is here and with the kids out of school, it's a perfect time for a family trip. Whether driving or hopping on a plane, travel comes with temptation- fast food, dining out and snacking during the day. And because U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show more than half of American adults are overweight or obese, it's more important than ever to watch your diet while you travel. But it is possible to eat healthy on vacation. See below for my favorite family friendly travel tips.
October 19, 2015 Decoding Nutrition Labeling You're standing in the cereal aisle and faced with a difficult question - do you pick the package touting whole grains or the one with the "Sensible Solution" banner? The one suggesting it's a "Smart Choice" or displaying a "Smart Spot?"
October 19, 2015 Beat Holiday Weight Gain Research shows the average adult weight gain through the holiday season is slight, but it sticks with you. A pound or two annually can equal 25-30 over the course of adulthood. Nowadays, the winter holidays tend to span a couple months rather than a few weeks so there is plenty of time to enjoy your favorites-- in moderation. Enjoy pumpkin pie a time or two around Thanksgiving, but then agree to pass. Splurge on a peppermint mocha here and there when you're out holiday shopping, but then swear them off until next season.
October 19, 2015 Dinner Tonight: Winter Squash! Winter squash is an excellent reminder that there are still things to look forward to when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, winter squash is a must-have cold weather staple. It is mildly sweet in flavor and adds a unique taste as a side or stand-alone dish. Better yet, preparation can be as quick and easy as you want.
October 19, 2015 Farmer's Markets & Community Supported Agriculture "Nutrition From the Ground Up" is this year's National Nutrition Month theme (celebrated each March) so now's the perfect time to discuss local agriculture. First, a couple programs to be aware of_
October 19, 2015 Dentistry 'Left at the Altar' in Health Care Reform With all the hoopla and platitudes touted by the President and Congressional leadership at the signing of a bitterly debated landmark Health Care Reform plan into the 'Law of the Land' this past week, one important aspect of this healthcare legislation was conspicuously absent- dental care. Claiming to be a "step forward from the inequality that has existed in every American's right to have access to health care" and expanding medical coverage to more than 30 million uninsured in this country, no one has any real idea of the exact cost this will have economically. A more important question should be the impact this will have on the general health of the American public. Providing health care insurance and improving America's health are, indeed, two very different things.
October 19, 2015 Brain Food It makes perfect sense that foods we eat affect our bodies, including our brains. With so many older adults diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease daily, researchers continues to try pinpointing which foods or individual nutrients have protective effects on the brain. Remember, it's based to get these nutrients through food rather than supplementation as often as possible.
October 19, 2015 Could Your Smile Be Making You Fat? Obesity has long been considered a problem of dietary concern.
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Leaving Your Allergies Behind! Pack your bags and leaving your allergies behind!
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Foods And Your Mood If you've ever opened your refrigerator and thought, "What am I in the mood for?" you have intuitively acknowledged what researchers have begun to explain scientifically - that food and mood are intimately connected in biochemical, as well as emotional, ways.
