Okay, its mid week and perhaps you are running low on energy. You are feeling a little stressed thinking about the demands at work and wondering if you have the stamina to follow through on the responsibilities waiting for you at home. The idea of slaving in front of a hot stove tonight doesn’t seem…
The American Academy of Pediatrics set forth new guidelines for fruit juice consumption in children and babies. The rising rates of childhood obesity and dental cavities are the reasons for the new guidelines. In previous years, the Academy advised against offering fruit juice to children under the age of 6 months. The big shift in the new guidelines…
“Clean your plate!” How often did you hear that as a child? From childhood we are encouraged to eat until our stomach is full and stretched to the max. Compounding the situation, our plates are pilled high with large portions of food. Unfortunately, we carry this learned behavior into adulthood. Eating large portions is an…
Have you become a bit lax in your physical activity? Or, are you having trouble getting back on track? Or, maybe you haven’t started yet? No worries, one way to reboot and kick start your fitness routine is by training for a 5K. A 5K is 3.1 mile race; you can choose to walk, run…
Wow, its Monday, May 15, 2017. Where is the year going? How often is it that we feel life is moving too fast? Perhaps you started out 2017 with one of the more common new year resolutions which is to lose weight, get fit, eat healthy and become more active. Where are you in your…
