Finding gratitude this year may be harder than normal. The winter of 2020-2021 may be among the most difficult seasons for many of us as we wait for the restrictions of the pandemic to loosen so we can see our family members again, connect freely with our friends, and resume activities that once felt normal. […]
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Healthy Side Dishes for the Holidays
While turkey may be the centerpiece of a holiday meal at your house, healthy side dishes can be the spotlight. Selecting vegetables and fruits for the holiday dinner can be a great opportunity to experiment with colorful fall vegetables and salads. Look at your family favorites to see if you can reduce the sugar, fats […]
Fight the Seasonal Urge to Go Dormant
Some people feel a surge of energy with the cooler weather. While others, like plants are beginning to go dormant. Before you succumb to a state of no-to-low physical activity for the winter, remember how good it feels to move. The motivation to be active in the winter is the hardest part, physically and mentally. […]
Three Steps to Prevent Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Pause one minute and consider this: One out of every 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes, and another 34.5% have prediabetes. If all those with prediabetes developed diabetes, nearly half of our nation’s population would suffer this disease. Those with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk for other […]