Want to Get Healthy? There’s an App for that!

Trying to get and stay healthy takes a lot of commitment and effort. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stay motivated. But, with a little help from a nutrition or fitness app, we can reach our goal and reap the benefits of a healthier, lifestyle. I love that I can use technology to help me sustain a healthy, lifestyle. I’m constantly tracking my health vitals with … Continue reading Want to Get Healthy? There’s an App for that!

Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!

If you’ve been thinking about improving your diet and getting healthy, the month of March would be a good time! Why? March is National Nutrition March®, a yearly campaign, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to educate the general public on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and being healthy. Good nutrition, along with physical activity, can help reduce the … Continue reading Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!

Your Kitchen: Where Healthy Begins

Since this is National Nutrition Month, this is a good time to set goals for eating better, and adding a little physical activity into your lifestyle. But, you may be asking “Where do I start?” The best place to start the journey of eating healthy is right there in your kitchen. Before you begin moving towards the path of healthy eating, you need to know … Continue reading Your Kitchen: Where Healthy Begins

National Nutrition Month – Are You In?

If you’ve been thinking about changing your eating habits, and starting the journey of healthy eating; there’s no better time than now! March is the observance of National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is: “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to bring awareness and educate the public, on the … Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Are You In?

Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Food?

Before you buy that box of macaroni and cheese, or that frozen pizza, ask yourself if you really know what’s hiding in your food? The answer is probably No. Many of us are not aware of how to read food labels or what ingredients we need to avoid. Many frozen and processed foods contain unhealthy amounts of sodium, sugar, and fat. High levels of these … Continue reading Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Food?

You Determine Your Child’s Good Health

I hear parents say a lot that they can’t get their children to eat healthy. That’s a bunch of bull_!  As a parent, we have control over what our children eat. In fact, we are the examples for our children. If we eat healthy, our children will learn good nutrition and develop a habit of healthy eating. Having good nutrition is the beginning of living … Continue reading You Determine Your Child’s Good Health