Reducing Sugar Intake: A Daily Menu
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that we consume no more than 10% of our daily calories from added sugars. Added sugars, as the name suggests, are sugars that are added to foods and beverages by food manufacturers during processing, or by us when preparing foods at home. The sugars that occur naturally in foods, such as those in fruits and milk, are not considered added sugars. Unfortunately, many Americans are consuming a lot more added sugars [...]
Trick-or-Treat: 10 Healthy Ways to Treat Yourself This Halloween
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air, and candy is everywhere! Choosing to forgo candy and other Halloween goodies can make you feel deprived, but never fear. There are plenty of healthy ways to treat yourself this Halloween (no candy required)! Treat #1: Spend Time Outdoors Whether it’s visiting the park, walking around the neighborhood, or taking your little one trick-or-treating, spending time outdoors is an indulgence in [...]
5 Fun Ways to Get in Shape After 50
Over 50? You’re not alone. Over 108 million Americans fit into this growing category, with more people turning the big 5-0 every day. Fortunately, it’s never too late to get in great shape, feel better, and live longer! Being physically active can help maintain cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility as you age, and may help ward off heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. Whether you’ve been exercising for years or are just dipping your toe [...]
Fall Produce Guide
Despite my best efforts to cling to summer, autumn is on the horizon. Along with it comes a colorful bounty of fresh, cooler-weather produce. Check out this list of favorites that will be in-season soon, [...]
Back to School: Lessons for Performing 4 Common Exercises
Just like reading, writing, and arithmetic, the finer points of fitness can fade from memory after a summer of fun. To refresh your fall fitness routine, check out our expert tips for performing four of [...]
Fall Back into Exercise
Fall Back into Exercise: How to Return to Exercise after a Long Hiatus Summer is coming to an end, and many of us are thinking about fall; a time we all get a bit more [...]
5 Ways to Eat More Veggies (Without Feeling Like You Are)
I think we all know that we should be eating more vegetables, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. Vegetables are definitely one of the best foods for us, but they aren’t always considered one [...]
Summer Produce Guide
Even though I hate to pick favorites, summer is definitely my favorite time of year for fresh produce. Although I love ALL fruits and veggies, the summer selection is hard to beat. Take a quick [...]
Keep Cool this Summer: Cook Outside
My favorite way to beat the summer heat? Move the cooking outdoors! A hot oven can make your kitchen feel more like a sauna and work an AC to the max. Instead, keep it cool [...]