Battling Childhood Obesity
By Joy Kain, MD Over the past two decades, childhood obesity has skyrocketed—nearly doubling in children and tripling in adolescents. Child specialists now fear the current generation of children might live shorter lifespans than their parents due to the long-term effects of this growing problem. Obesity can lead to chronic disease in adults and adolescents, […]
Healthy Sleep Guide for Kids
By Megan Landwerlen, MD “How much sleep does my child need?” It’s no surprise this important question is one of the most common ones brought up at pediatric office visits. With the fast-paced world we live in today and sleep becoming something we tend to give up as adults, it’s crucial for parents to set […]
5 Tips for Healthy Aging
By Meredith Taylor, MD If you take a good, long look in a mirror, you’re bound to notice the formation of fine lines on your face or grey in your hair. Aging isn’t often something we think about until our birthdays roll around. In fact, many people try not to think about getting old. But […]
Healthy Lunch Ideas for Adults
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN Eating healthier is a common goal for many families. Taking the proper steps to achieve that goal may include how you plan for lunch because what you eat at lunch may influence your energy level throughout the rest of your day. Use the acronym LUNCH to help you choose healthy […]
7 Tips to Make Kid-friendly Lunches
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC It can be tough to figure out how to pack a school lunch that’s healthy and something your child will actually eat. Here are some ideas to make lunch a little easier. Try a wrap. Instead of a boring sandwich, try using your child’s favorite lunch meat on a tortilla. […]
How to Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC The average person has about 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced about every two weeks. As a person ages, some of those taste buds are lost. In fact, an older person may have only 5,000 working taste buds. So, keep this in mind when introducing new items to your kids. What […]
Fruit and Vegetable Storage
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN The summer season brings the rich colors of fresh fruits and vegetables from farm to table. These food groups are an important part of a healthy diet. Proper handling will maximize their quality and flavor, but more importantly, it’ll reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella, E coli […]
Easy Recipes to Help Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet
By Katie Boscia MS, RD, IBCLC There are several ways to include fruits and vegetables into some of your favorite dishes. You don’t have hide distasteful vegetables in your food to get your daily dose. Here are a few healthy vegetable recipes that are sure to please your palate. Easy Oven Packet Tilapia with Roasted […]
10 Vegetables to Help You Live a Healthy Life
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Eating fresh vegetables is one of the easiest choices you can make to improve your health and prevent countless chronic diseases. Virtually any vegetable is good for you, but some are better than others. Here’s a list of underrated vegetables that should be included in a healthy diet: ONIONS are high in […]
Top 10 Fruits for a Healthy Diet
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC When it comes to eating fruits, you really can’t go wrong. But here are a few points to keep in mind: Eat a variety of colors Wash them well Make them easily accessible for all to snack on and enjoy Below are fruits that are low in sugar content, full of […]