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Diabetes Alert Day: Know Your Risk
Sixty seconds can make a difference in your health. The Diabetes Risk Test takes only 60 seconds and can reveal your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10% of adults in the U.S. have Type 2 diabetes and 33% …
Ideas for Cooking as a Family
Thinking about kids in the kitchen might bring to mind images of piles of dirty dishes, flour strewn across counters, and a general mess. But kids are capable of doing more in the kitchen than just making a mess! Getting kids involved in cooking family meals can be an important way to build healthy habits. …
Say “I Love You” in a heart-healthy way
Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candies, and other sweet treats are some of the more popular ways we show our love for those special ones on Valentine’s Day. This year, consider the heart when celebrating this holiday. Photo by Gabby K on Pexels.com Preparing foods at home gives you the option to make healthy substitutions and …
What’s in Your Pantry?
Lately, it’s been a challenge getting groceries from supermarkets, but many of us already have a mini grocery store in our home…our pantry! Having a well-stocked pantry makes it easier to cook meals at home, especially when we’re out of fresh ingredients. There is no magic number of items you should have in your pantry, …
Nine foods that will help you stay on your ‘New Year Health Goals’
Happy New Year friends! We have passed one of the most challenging times of our lives and are still struggling to work through the uncertainty for 2021. In spite of this ambiguity, our health is still one thing we can improve and make plans to either continue or begin the personal health journey. In my …
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Healthy Holiday Swaps
‘Tis the season when many look forward to enjoying favorite ‘once a year’ holiday foods. Here are some tips and healthy swaps you can follow for reducing sugar, fat and calories that will not deprive you of the foods you’ve been longing for all year. Photo by Any Lane on Pexels.com Appetizer Swaps Swap out …
Staying Hydrated for Health!
Water is a life-giving nutrient and is essential for our organs to function properly. Humans are made up of 60% water (about 78% for babies) so it makes sense that water is critically important for good health. Water allows our bodies to: regulate temperature flush out wastes lubricate and cushionand provide protection to our spinal cord and …
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Photo by Askar Abayev on Pexels.com We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. Remember to give thanks for the little things, especially this year, and you will find a lot.
Safe Celebrations for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the start of the most wonderful time of the year - but this year it looks a bit different.
