Febrero, es el mes Nacional de los Alimentos Enlatados y, para celebrarlo, nos gustaría compartir información y consejos sobre este tipo de alimentos. Existen muchos mitos y conceptos erróneos acerca de los alimentos enlatados. Los mismos constituyen excelentes opciones alimenticias, especialmente como una forma conveniente y no perecedera de agregar frutas y verduras adicionales a… Continue Reading Mes Nacional de los Alimentos Enlatados
Movement and staying active is beneficial for overall health throughout the whole year, but the winter season can pose particular challenges for many in terms of exercising. Unpredictable winter weather and extreme temperatures can make outdoor physical activity difficult for those who prefer outdoor sports or runs, and it can also create travel barriers to… Continue Reading Staying Active in the Winter Months
As we welcome the 2023 year, you may be reflecting on the last year and planning goals and behavior changes for the new year. If you are looking for direction or are unsure where to start, this article provides tips, tricks, and helpful worksheets for goal setting. “A goal without a plan is just a… Continue Reading New Year, Healthy You
It’s summer time! With summer time comes fun, beach days, vacation trips, and lots of outdoor activity. What else do we face during this season? HEAT! That’s right, with all of this skyrocketing fun also comes skyrocketing temperatures. With the increase in outdoor activity and the rise in temperature, it is important to stay hydrated. … Continue Reading Healthy Hydration
Since March is Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month, let’s learn about women’s nutrition. The differing nutritional needs for women were largely ignored for most of history. Nutrition was studied from the male lens, using male subjects. Overall, nutritional needs for women and men are roughly the same. However, there are some notable differences… Continue Reading Three Key Nutrients for Women
Most of us understand that body weight is affected by the food we eat and how much exercise we get on a weekly basis. But, did you know that there are a large variety of factors that go into our body weight and body composition? Our weight fluctuates based on our activity levels, diet, genetics… Continue Reading Beyond Diet and Exercise: Other factors that affect body composition
Misinformation is everywhere, and the health world is far from immune from it. These are the top five myths that could be keeping you from success in your healthy lifestyle goals:
Moving away from Screens In today’s digital age, technology plays an integral role in our daily lives, offering convenience, information, and entertainment at our fingertips. From smartphones to smart home devices, technology has become deeply embedded in our routines, transforming the way we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us. It has revolutionized… Continue Reading Kids and Screen Time: When is enough, enough?
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for keeping your body healthy. It’s common feel tired during the day, which may be a result of not getting enough vitamins and minerals. Eating a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein ensures that your body gets a variety of these nutrients to work… Continue Reading Eating for Energy: Vitamins and Minerals
Often our efforts to eat smart and move more are in pursuit of other goals, especially weight loss. In fact, the CDC found that half of all Americans, especially women, report attempting to lose weight in the past year. This makes sense considering that our nation’s weight has gone steadily up over the last several… Continue Reading Realistic Weight Management Strategies
