Many health issues have a connection to the foods that we eat. Obesity is one risk factor, which is related to heart disease, cancer and diabetes. By preparing our foods at home, we have control over the ingredients we use. We can change recipes to make them healthier by reducing the amount of fat, sugar, […]
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Kids in the Kitchen, a Homemade Classroom
With March around the corner, and in promotion of National Nutrition Month I’d like to encourage involving children of all ages in the kitchen. When we work together as a family to put a meal on the table it helps everyone to have a sense of responsibility. As a part of the family, everyone has […]
Be Good to Your Heart
It is important for children to learn healthy eating habits for their future health. Parents need to take the lead and set an example of eating a low-fat diet. Too much fat can cause people to become overweight and increase their risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Look at the fat content in […]
Think Simple with this Year’s Diet Resolutions
New year, new you? Think that requires drastic change? Here’s a reason not to adopt the latest diet outlawing your favorite food group. Changing habits is a gradual process of tweaking and making adjustments in behavior. It’s not something you can turn on like a light switch. So forgot about adopting rules will you will break before the end […]
Drinking fat
Next time you swig down that soda or kool-aid think about this…
Maintain–Don’t Gain During the Holiday Season
During the holiday season – from Thanksgiving through the first of the year – you may have many temptations to overeat. For your health and the health of your family, try to maintain your weight. Here are some tips: Have plenty of fresh cut-up vegetables with low-fat dips on hand. They are high in […]