Recipes & Nutrition
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how making healthy diet and lifestyle choices can affect how we age
If we’re lucky enough, we will experience the aging process –it’s a fact of life. And if we’re proactive enough,
When it comes to fats in our diet there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Is all fat
How to tell if your child’s school offers heart healthy lunches? We’ve heard the startling statistics: one third of American
Spare tire, jelly belly or muffin top. There’s a lot of lighthearted names for it, but the reality is having
Sleep is essential for good health. Sleep deprivation can lead to various health problems. Eating a satisfying snack before bedtime
Do you sometimes find yourself standing in the middle of the grocery aisle, squinting at a label, wondering how in
Spring has sprung in the Lowcountry. Along with warmer temperatures, azaleas and lots of pollen many great fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits offer benefits on so many levels. They’re not only beautiful to look at (an easy, inexpensive and edible
Some people hear tofu and immediately turn up their nose, but we say don’t knock it till you try it.
While eating healthy is great for your waistline, it can be boring. But, don’t get discouraged. You can bring some
Hormones sometimes get a bad rap. When things in our body aren’t working just right we have a tendency to
Many of us know the struggle of getting to and maintaining a healthy weight. Everywhere you turn there is advice
Food costs take a big chunk of the family budget each month, and while most of us would love to
As Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz famously said, “There’s no place like home,” this is especially true when it
When people think about eating healthy many think of salads. Salads can be an excellent way to do just that,
Contrary to what some may believe, the majority of people that are overweight or obese are not binge eating a
Giving your diet a tune up can have some extraordinary benefits with just a little effort. Instead of trying to follow
Even for us warm-blooded creatures, winter invites a certain hibernation. ‘Tis the season to stay in and snuggle up, to
Yep, it’s a blank slate New Year, which means (drum roll)…yet another set of newly released dietary guidelines. Actually, these
For centuries cinnamon has been used as a spice and as a medicine, especially in the Chinese culture. Today, there
Many opinions exist whether snacks should be incorporated into a daily meal plan. Although there are no set rules, for
Today’s average American diet is loaded with refined grains and carbohydrates, such as white flour and white rice. White bread,
According to the CDC, the obesity rate of teens has tripled in the last 30 years. In 1980, 5% of