Gluten Free: Fact vs. Fiction

Gluten Free: Fact vs. Fiction

Gluten Free food is everywhere! From cookies to pasta, you can find a gluten free version of almost any food at your local grocery store. Restaurants, cookbooks, and even beauty products tout their gluten free credentials. Gluten free diets are all the rage, but what...
The Wonderful World of Walking

The Wonderful World of Walking

Mention exercise to a group of people and you might be met with a chorus of moaning and groaning. Although there are some who love their daily session at the gym, to many, exercise means sweating and perhaps even suffering. No pain no gain, right? But what if there...
Eating to Increase Happiness

Eating to Increase Happiness

Tired of being told what NOT to eat? In the health-conscious world that we live in, not eating specific foods is often the norm. With trendy diets on the rise, each day there seems to be another category of food that is off limits. Let’s change that mindset! Eating...
New Year, New Opportunity…Setting SMART Health Goals

New Year, New Opportunity…Setting SMART Health Goals

In January, many of us make a least one resolution tied to our health. For many, it’s a good time to evaluate our physical and mental health, and reflect on the changes we want to make in the coming year. However, making significant, long-lasting change is hard....
The Why and How to Reducing Your Sodium Intake

The Why and How to Reducing Your Sodium Intake

You may have been told by your healthcare provider to reduce the sodium in your diet to help prevent or manage high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke. Here are some questions and answers to help explain sodium, your health and how to reduce sodium in your diet....