Making School Lunches Healthy and Fun
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE It’s back to school time and with that comes packing kids’ lunches. Kids can get tired of the same thing every day, so use these tips to help make their lunches more appealing and get them to eat healthier foods. Use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes […]
Finding Ways to Stay Active as a Family
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist When the kids are out of school for the summer, families are able to spend more time together participating in events and gatherings that make it a breeze to stay active. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that children get one hour of physical activity daily. But just because […]
Tips for Working Moms Who Breastfeed
According to The Centers for Disease Control, breastfeeding rates drop dramatically when nursing mothers return to work. Each mom has her own journey with breastfeeding. And no matter which journey is taken, it’s important that every mom is supported to do what’s best for her and baby. Some may wonder what the big deal is […]
Recipes: Add Fruits, Veggies & Repeat
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE It can sometimes be difficult to get enough fruits and vegetables in our everyday diets. Here are some recipes that will help you increase your consumption. Apple Chicken Stir Fry Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast, cubed ½ cup onion, […]
Eat your Fruits and Vegetables for Improved Exercise Benefits
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist If you exercise regularly, it’s important to know that what you eat can have an effect on your exercise performance and results. Eating a wide variety of foods—especially fruits and vegetables—will positively affect your endurance and stamina when exercising and during your everyday activities. One of the major benefits of […]
Fruits and Veggies–On Sale and In Season
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD Many of us believe eating healthy is hard to do on a budget. Depending on the time of year, certain produce items are cheaper and more readily available than others. As grocery stores or your local farmers markets get an influx of produce, they may put some on sale to […]
3 Tips to Keep Your Fresh Produce Safe This Summer
By Eric Marcotte, MD, Riverview Health Physicians—Sheridan Family Medicine With summer comes warm weather, sunny days and long evenings—what’s not to love? One great thing about summer is the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. In the winter, it can sometimes be expensive to feed a family with healthy choices. Many times frozen or canned […]
Tobacco Resources and Best Practices for Employers
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC The Indiana State Department of Health reports that employers are greatly impacted by the burden of tobacco use. The average annual healthcare cost associated with tobacco use in Indiana is $2.2 billion. Plus the average annual cost burden due to lost productivity related to smoking in Indiana is $2.6 billion. Luckily, […]
Wellness Screenings: Why They Matter to Employees and Why They Should Matter to You
By Brittany Wonnell, RD, CHWC After completing a biometric screening and taking a health assessment, your employees are now aware of their health. Awareness and receiving education is an important initial step in making healthy lifestyle changes. Carlo DiClemente’s Transtheoretical Model suggests that cognitive processes such as obtaining information and finding the benefits of changing […]
Why Data Matters
By Mark Smith, Director of Population Health PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) estimates that in 2016 total healthcare spending will increase by 6.5 percent from 2015. Even though this estimate greatly exceeds the overall consumer price index, the rate of growth in healthcare spending has steadily declined from 11.9 percent in 2007. Still, healthcare insurance premiums are a […]