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Understanding nutrition labels can seem overwhelming, but once you know the basics, you will read them like a pro. The Nutrition Facts Label is a label placed on packaged foods/drink containers to give you precise information about what you will consume. This label is organized into a few main categories. The first category is the…
During the holidays, you are surrounded by yummy foods. Don’t let your healthy eating habits slide. Here are some tips to help you continue good eating habits. Be Selective in Your Choices. Choose foods truly unique to the season rather than foods you can eat all year long. Fill Your Plate With Low Calorie Selections.…
It’s the New Year and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Many individuals are inspired and pumped to work on their fitness goals and nutrition. Unfortunately, many fail to achieve their fitness goals due to lack of knowledge and preparedness. Winter can be seen as another factor because it is hard to stay motivated in…
Fall is the start of our favorite food holidays, and they would not be complete without CRANBERRIES! The peak harvest season for fresh cranberries is October through December. Did you know that one cup of whole fresh cranberries provides about 25% of the daily requirement of vitamin C, and about 6% of the daily requirement of…
Dreading the holidays because of the food? Or maybe you’ve been following a healthy diet and worried the holidays will disrupt your new lifestyle. Below are helpful tips about how to eat, but not feel stuffed, around the holidays. 1. Maintain Your Weight – Holidays are a time to enjoy. It is hard enough to…
Change is hard, especially behavior changes that improve our health. As we start a new year, many of us begin thinking about what our new year’s resolution will be. Oftentimes that is some form of diet, exercise program, or other health change. If you are looking to make a change to better your health, it…
Thanksgiving Turkey! Thanksgiving Day, is a national holiday celebrated annually in the United States and Canada. A traditional Thanksgiving feast features turkey as its main course and many festive side dishes. Turkey is rich in protein and an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. Here are some important reminders to consider. Thanksgiving Turkey Tips: …