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Healthy Views to Eliminate Dinner Blues

Healthy Views to Eliminate Dinner Blues Sometimes coming up with quick and easy healthy ideas to prepare for dinner or parties especially last minute can seem difficult. Don’t fret! There are resources to help those especially who prefer a visual of recipes to help spark their creative ideas. Preparing foods with lots of color also […]

Perfect Grab-and-Go Healthy Snack

The Mediterranean Diet continues to be supported by the medical community, and as a result, continues to increase in popularity. In fact, it was recently featured on CNN and the U.S. News rated it a top diet of 2016.  The Mediterranean-style eating pattern has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases. Eating […]

It’s More Than a New Year’s Resolution – It’s a Lifetime Change

 A lot can happen in 12 months. Your whole life can change. Start 2017 with a new focus on YOU. One hour a week. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes classes are held online in real-time with a live instructor. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes is an evidence-based diabetes prevention program recognized by the CDC. Classes are accessible […]

Eat Like An Astronaut: Cook at Home Even When You HATE to Cook

I have a three-pronged problem: I want to eat healthy, I hate to cook, and I’m lazy. I was going to say “busy,” but I will own “lazy.” I am also a science fiction fan. My favorite part of the movie is not when they defeat the hostile aliens, but when the crew gathers around […]

Happy Day After Thanksgiving!

It’s the Day After Thanksgiving! Congratulations to those who made mindful choices during the holiday meal. I know that took some planning and determination! If you are feeling discouraged today- please don’t be. Yesterday was just one day in the Holiday Challenge. It doesn’t mean that the challenge is over and you can’t be mindful […]

How I Got My Family To Eat Vegetables

My extended family eats healthy, maybe not super healthy but moderately so. Whenever the whole crew gathers, 10 of us, for special occasions, deciding what to serve can be challenging. Just recently, I decided to try roasted vegetables just to see if they we would be at least tolerated. It was my Mother’s 81st birthday […]

Bulgur What? Easy and Healthy Recipe Featuring Bulgur Wheat

Eating whole grains is an important strategy to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Whole grains have the bran, endosperm and germ intact while refined grains have the bran and germ removed. Whole grains are higher in fiber, making us feel fuller faster and for a longer amount of time. They also play an important […]

My Go-To Healthy Lunch for the Office

When I am in a rush in the morning…pause, who am I kidding, with a seventh and fourth grader to get out the door with a healthy breakfast in their bellies and a healthy lunch in their backpacks, a dog to walk in the mornings, and a workout for myself, there are not many mornings […]

Adopting Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Changes During the Holidays

Many of us have holiday memories that are near and dear to our hearts. In most cases, we associate these memories with food. If you have a favorite holiday food that may not fit within your diet, it does not necessarily mean that you should cut it out. In the Mindful Holiday Eating webinar, Dr. […]

Vegetable of the Week: Baby Bok Choy

This week’s vegetable is baby bok choy.  Why you ask? It was on sale at Harris Teeter. Baby Bok Choy  It’s in the same produce section as spinach, greens, and collards. Like cauliflower, it is packed with vitamins (A, C, and K) and minerals (iron, potassium, and calcium) and is a good source of fiber. […]