Nutrition Health Month: Healthier Alternatives to Common Processed Foods
There’s been a lot of talk lately about reducing our intake of processed foods. Since March is Nutrition Health Month, we’d like to help you think about your diet and how you can improve your overall health, well-being, and mood by learning how to discern which processed foods are okay versus those that are unhealthy. […]
March is National Nutrition Month: Foods & Tips That Help You Stay Sharp, Young and Energetic!
March is National Nutrition Month: Foods That Help You Stay Sharp, Young and Energetic Remember the old Food Pyramid that was divided into the five food groups of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, proteins, milk and dairy, and fats and sugars? It’s changed a lot in the past couple of decades with some nutritionists saying […]
10 Holiday Stress Tips: Effective Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holidays are such a joyous time. Spending time with family and friends, and reflecting on what is truly important in our lives. However, with the holidays come the potential for added stressors. Holiday shopping at busy stores, finding that special ingredient at the grocery store, and holiday travel to name just a few. The […]
15 Healthy Snacks for Seniors for Meeting Health Needs
Behind every adult aging with grace & good health lies an array of healthy habits. Aging brings on physiological changes which in turn has the ability to affect daily living. But that doesn’t mean aging has to be a negative experience. You’ve heard of all of the ways to embrace health aging- exercise, diet, challenging […]
Nutrition Awareness Month: Nutrients for Better Health & Boosting Your Immune System
Free Radicals and Antioxidants You’ve heard the terms “free radicals” and “antioxidants” a million times, but what exactly are they & what role do they play in nutrition awareness? Free radicals are dangerous, highly reactive, unstable molecules that are missing an electron. They produce oxidative stress or cellular damage throughout the body. They also play […]
