6 Heart-Healthy Foods for Heart Month
February is American Heart Month! Did you know heart disease is the number one cause of death among adult men and women? According to the Centers for Disease Control, half of all Americans have at least one of the three main risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Eating healthy…
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
If you’ve made a resolution to eat healthier this year, you can still go out with friends! You may have more control over the nutritional value and calories in a homecooked meal but can still eat healthy when dining out. The following tips will help you make smarter decisions. Don’t Skip Meals On a diet,…
What Is the DASH Diet?
Every year, the US News & World Report ranks diets for the upcoming year. In 2020, the Mediterranean diet took the top spot for the third consecutive year, tied with the DASH diet. The DASH – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – diet is designed to prevent high blood pressure. What else should you know…
4 Tips for a Healthy School Year
During the summer months, schedules are often less structured. School is out and parents take time off work for vacation and other fun activities, so more meals are eaten on-the-go. When back to school season arrives, it can be difficult to transition back into a routine. Between getting everyone ready for the bus, after school…
Best Breakfast to Eat Before a Workout
Eating before a workout is critical to keep your blood sugar and energy steady. Skipping the snack or meal before a workout can result in dizziness, lightheadedness and lethargy. For best performance, be sure to eat a good breakfast before your morning routine! Experts say to bulk up on protein and healthy fats before a…
6 Healthy Foods for Summer
After months of cold weather, many of us look forward to being outside in the warm sunshine. Yet when summer arrives, some of us are quick to worry about our diets. This season brings many beach days and pool parties, but also some unhealthy foods. We believe we shouldn’t have to deprive ourselves of the…
8 Foods with Surprising Health Benefits
Healthy eating can be a challenge for many people. One of the common reasons we may struggle to maintain a healthy diet? There is a misunderstanding of which foods are good and bad. It may seem obvious that processed foods like potato chips can hinder a well-balanced diet, but there are some surprisingly healthy foods…
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The athletes we look up to as role models always have a “breakfast of champions” before a big game. While breakfast is the first meal we eat after a night’s sleep, what’s on the plate matters most. We explore the…
What’s the Best Way to Eat Healthy in 2019?
Year after year, the most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around health. Whether it’s getting in shape, eating better or both, many Americans have the intention of being healthier when the calendar turns. However, unrealistic expectations and the curveballs of life result in only about 8 percent of people sticking to their goals. Rather than…
5 Summer Foods That Don’t Cause Bloating
Summer is beach and bathing suit season! When snacking at the beach or a pool party, the last thing you want to experience is bloating. Abdominal bloating occurs when excess air gets trapped in the intestines. It can be the result of the foods we eat, overeating or an underlying medical condition. Rather than feeling…