14 August
The food guide pyramid has become kid friendly! In 2005, a food guide pyramid was created for kids 6-11, to help kids better understand how to use the food guide pyramid. Healthy eating habits should be taught early. Explain the food guide pyramid to your children and talk about the importance of choosing foods from each food group everyday. Visit teamnutrition.usda.gov [...]
14 August
If you are hitting the weights more than 3 or 4 days a week, you may be overtraining. Fitness Expert Cathy Savage writes to Oxygen Magazine readers about this very issue. She suggests that full body workouts are beneficial to the body in two ways: They allow for greater energy expenditure per workout, and they [...]
8 August
This delicious recipe is provided by diabeticlivingdiet.com. This recipe contains 173 calories, 5 grams of fat, and two carbohydrate choices per serving. Make this recipe for your family tonight!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
8 August
Young people spend a great deal of time at school. School is the place where they learn math, reading, science, and more. It should also be the place where they learn the importance of nutrition, and receive healthy lunches to reinforce nutritious eating habits. However, this is not the case for several schools, but the [...]
8 August
Did you know that increasing flexibilty in your hamstrings and hip flexors can help to eliminate some of the aches and pains in your lower back? Some of the basic poses used in Yoga are excellent for stretching these areas of the body. Try the triangle pose or mountain pose described on about.com to get [...]
8 August
We know that eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise are the keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. So what stands in our way? Our behavior! It’s difficult to stop eating chips in front of the TV when that’s what we’re used to doing. The development of a healthy lifestyle will not happen [...]
7 August
Are you trying to choose healthier recipes, but craving your favorite homemade brownies? It’s OK to indulge every once in awhile, but before you do, visit tennessee.gov. There you will find healthier substitutions for the less healthy ingredients in your recipe.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
7 August
It may seem difficult to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your day, but it’s not as hard as you think! Visit fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org for great ideas which include adding vegetables to your favorite casseroles, putting raisins in your oatmeal, and more!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
7 August
Are you planning a family road trip this summer? Instead of stopping at gas stations for unhealthy snacks, bring easy to make, healthy snacks with you! If you need some healthy snack ideas visit weightwatchers.com.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
7 August
Cholesterol build-up during childhood can lead to coronary heart disease in adulthood. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more about the risk factors for coronary heart disease and the acceptable cholesterol level for children by visiting americanheart.org.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
