Most people have heard they should drink 8 glasses of water a day. But did you know this is just an estimate of the daily suggested water intake? Like all things in nutrition, the amount of water to drink each day varies based on many factors. Breastfeeding moms, very active people, and small children need… Continue Reading Are you drinking enough water?
Believe it or not, you can enjoy Halloween with your family and still make healthy choices. I’m not saying that the temptation isn’t real. There will be candy everywhere you turn for the next week or more! But with a few #FNPholidaytips, your family can celebrate Halloween without all the added sugar.
Warm weather invites outdoor recreation and increases physical activities, such as hiking, playing at a local park, or riding bikes. For many people, colder weather has the opposite effect. Over winter, many people are less active, preferring to cozy up on the couch and read or watch tv. One study found that women were inactive… Continue Reading Indoor Exercises To Try At Home
You can’t see germs that cause food poisoning, but they can be lurking in the food you eat. Every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from a food borne illness. Some end up hospitalized and some even die. As scary as that sounds, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of… Continue Reading Fix Your Food Safety Mistakes
The cool mornings and hints of orange and yellow in the leaves mean that summer is giving way to fall. Most farmers markets are still full of summer’s tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini, but cooler weather crops like leafy greens, apples, and winter squash are starting to show up, too. As the weather changes, so do… Continue Reading Fall Recipe Ideas
