Fruits and vegetables are a great source of minerals and vitamins. Eating foods rich in minerals and vitamins is both healing and satisfying to the body. Bananas in particular are a tasty fruit rich in Potassium and Vitamin C. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a medium banana contains upwards of 422…
On May 20, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a change in the nutrition label on packaged foods, representing the first change in some twenty years. The biggest change is the addition of ‘Added Sugars’. Sugar occurs naturally in food. With the original label, consumers were blind to the amount of added sugar. We know…
Have you seen the commercial for the Varidesk? The Varidesk is a sit-stand desk. Brands like it have become quite trendy in the work place. It is a collapsable desk that can be placed on an existing desk surface, allowing a person to alternate between sitting and standing. Sounds like a great idea, right? Sitting…
Losing weight is challenging and keeping it off takes work. This became more evident after a recent study published in the medical journal, Obesity Biology and Integrated Physiology. Scientists followed 14 contestants from “The Biggest Loser” for six years after their time on the show and found that when the cameras went off, the weight…
When prepared the right way, salads as a main meal or side dish can help you lose weight and keep you satiated. But let’s face it, salads can get boring. Make a salad come to life by adding color. You can do this by mixing a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables. As your…
If you frequent a gym or have a home gym, you may have some familiarity with stability balls. Stability balls are used in a variety of exercises. Most people use stability balls for core strengthening, i.e. the back and abdominal muscles. A common trend is to replace the typical office desk chair with a stability ball. So…
We live a life that is so fast and furious. The pace often feels like we are in a race to keep up with all the demands of work, family and personal care. We never see the finish line because our daily routine is repeated over and over again. We are pulled in so many…
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Awareness Month. May is a great time to talk about skin cancer because the weather is getting warmer and the hot days of summer are rapidly approaching. Many of us are planning to spend more time outdoors, will visit the beach or are headed out on vacation. According to…
Smoothies have become a very popular food beverage in the past ten years. Smoothies are popular beverages because they are nutritious, filling, satisfying and delicious. Smoothies are easy to prepare and can be taken on the go. Smoothies can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack. The typical smoothie is made with either fruits…
Are you suffering from insomnia? Is the recommended eight hours of uninterrupted sleep eluding you? If you answered yes, you should know that one potential cause of insomnia is your cell phone and/or other electronic devices. Surfing the internet, connecting with social media apps and watching television before your bedtime can be detrimental to your health.…
