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- Having Fun and Good Health Through the Holidays - Eating Well - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Lynda EnrightIt will come as no surprise to you that the holidays can be a challenging time to maintain the healthy lifestyle you have established throughout the rest of the year. The holidays are often filled with increased levels of stress, increased eating opportunities filled with delicious drinks, ...
Views: 619 - Tools to Make Cooking Easier, Faster and Fun: Blenders - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Lynda EnrightLooking for a quick and easy way to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet? Start with your blender! Juicing vs. Blending Juicing is very popular today and can definitely give you juices packed full of vitamins and minerals. But one downside is you lose the rich fiber we get from ...
Views: 1043 - Tools to Make Cooking Easier, Faster and Fun: Pressure Cooking - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Lynda EnrightI enjoy cooking, but along with everyone I find fitting it in to the busy schedule of our family can often be a challenge. That is why I am always looking for ways to simplify – to continue to eat well and feed my family well in a way that fits into our lives. Kitchen tools One way to make ...
Views: 1188 - Are You Prepared for the Afterschool Feeding Frenzy? Snack Ideas to Nourish Your Kids and Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo your kids come home from school and say they are "starving!" Mine do and I am always trying to come up with snack ideas that they will like, are at least somewhat healthy, will fill them up (but not to spoil dinner), and don't always come out of a box. Take stock of your kitchen First ...
Views: 849 - A Great Breakfast for Back to School - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Lynda EnrightIt's a great time of year to make a plan for starting your day out right - for both you and your kids! When spending time in my kid's schools, some of the challenges that children and teachers face are obvious: bodies that can't sit still, bounding energy that can't be managed, sleepy heads ...
Views: 598 - Does Eating Healthy Have to Be Expensive? The Costs of Feeding a Family of Four. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Lynda Enright"It costs too much money to eat healthy!" This is commonly what I hear about nutrition and healthy eating. Yes, it is not hard to spend big bucks when going to the grocery store, but it doesn't have to be that way with a bit of planning. According to the most recent data from the USDA, the ...
Views: 798 - Does the Scale Help or Hinder Weight Loss? How Often Should You Step on the Scale? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe weight on the scale can provide us with good information from one week to the next, but unfortunately it may not always be helpful. The scale is the one tool that we have easily available on a day-to-day basis that gives us information on how we are doing on achieving our weight loss ...
Views: 916 - Will Protein Intake Help You Lose Weight? Protein Needs for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Body. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Lynda EnrightProtein to feel satisfied Protein is the component in our food that digests the most slowly. It helps us to feel full and satisfied. In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition Education, researchers said that a relatively high proportion of women in the U.S. who reported eating ...
Views: 721 - Is Your Food Making You Sick? Discovering Food Sensitivities to Feel Your Best - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAre you sick of feeling sick and tired? Are you taking medication that at best works to cover up symptoms but never solves the problem? Do you regularly experience any of these symptoms? • bloating • diarrhea • heartburn • migraines • joint pain • arthritis • fatigue • ...
Views: 601 - Is Sitting the New Smoking? Does Your Desk Job Put Your Health at Risk? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Lynda Enright"Sitting Is The New Smoking" was the headline in many articles run this winter. Does that get your attention? It certainly got mine and I have continued to think about it through the long winter we had and as we move into warmer weather. Though I exercise regularly, sitting much of the day still ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Are You Putting Yourself at Risk for Diabetes? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you know what your fasting blood sugar is? Did you know that "normal" blood sugar levels recommended today are significantly higher than those recommended 50 years ago? And why should you care? Statistics Diabetes is an epidemic in this country. It is estimated that about 26 million ...
Views: 1110 - Buying Organic Foods - Is It Worth The Cost? - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAre you purchasing organic foods today? Do you buy organic but are not really sure which are the best choices to make? Food Dollars Spent On Organics According to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2013 U.S. Families Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 81% of families report that they ...
Views: 1035 - Planting a Family Garden - Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Eating For Healthier Kids - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you and your kids reach for fruits and vegetables? Growing a garden can help to make that happen! Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake According to the WHO, both children and adults consume inadequate fruits and vegetables to promote good health. The consumption of fruits and ...
Views: 853 - Is Dietary Fat Tied To Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Lynda EnrightResearchers are confirming that it is not as simple as saturated fat equals increased risk for heart disease. In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers did not find that people who ate higher levels of saturated fat had more heart disease than those who ate ...
Views: 881 - Do You Know What Is a Good Serving Size? Correcting Portion Distortion. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe million dollar question: What is the solution to the obesity epidemic? If there were just one answer it would be a simpler problem to address. But unfortunately, there are many components to a lifestyle that promotes overweight and obesity. Most certainly serving size is one of the ...
Views: 689 - Are You Looking For Smoothie Ideas? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2014 from Lynda EnrightA fruit and vegetable smoothie can be a delicious breakfast or a healthy snack. It is a great way to boost the nutrition in your diet, but be cautious because a high calorie smoothie may make it difficult to lose weight. It is best to make your own as with any restaurant options, you don't ...
Views: 655 - Will the Proposed Changes to Food Labels Make People Healthier? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe answer is simple: no. While the First Lady and the FDA may have good intentions, revisions need to be systemic before food labels will stop confusing the public. Changes on the nutrition facts label (outlined below) are a start but the proposed changes have some major flaws. And what about ...
Views: 840 - Are You A Mindless Eater? Tips For Mindful Eating To Easily Eat Less - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you eat only when you are hungry, or do you find yourself mindlessly eating throughout your day? Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? Being mindful is not only good for your overall health, it is good for a healthy diet and for weight loss. What is Mindless Eating? The phrase ...
Views: 918 - Tired of Brain Fog? Eating Well For a Clear Head and a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you find it becoming more and more difficult to concentrate? Do you find yourself struggling to remember simple things throughout your day? Brain fog may be your problem. The continual decrease in the quality of the American diet is not only increasing our risk for disease, it is having a ...
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