Avoid Food Poisoning

Avoid Food Poisoning

Mar 29, 2024 | Food Safety

Few experiences are as unpleasant as food poisoning. Contaminated food leads to food poisoning, an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Fortunately, avoiding contaminated food is fairly straightforward. Here are steps to keep you on...
Farmers’ Market Misconceptions

Farmers’ Market Misconceptions

Mar 22, 2024 | Health and Wellness

Discover the Truth About Farmers’ Markets Have you ever heard about farmers’ markets? They’re amazing places where farmers bring fresh fruits, vegetables, and other delicious foods into our communities. Unfortunately, strongly held misconceptions keep many...
NEAT – Movement without a plan

NEAT – Movement without a plan

Mar 15, 2024 | Physical Fitness

The human body is a wondrous machine. Hundreds of operations, processes, and productions are happening every second of every day. With no effort, we are burning calories. Yes, digestion requires calories. Stirring a pot burns more calories. We can use up a sizable...
What does an RDN do?

What does an RDN do?

Mar 8, 2024 | Nutrition

Most people think of registered dietitians (RD/RDN) as the “food police.” They just tell you what you’re eating is wrong. This is false. The focus of RDNs is not on restriction but on improving the nutrition intake of their clients and communities. RDNs are vital to...
National Nutrition Month: Beyond The Table

National Nutrition Month: Beyond The Table

Mar 1, 2024 | Nutrition

Look Beyond the Table this National Nutrition Month Go Beyond the Table with National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign encourages us to reflect on the habits and food choices that influence our health. Going Beyond the Table means considering the journey food...
Heart-Healthy Benefits of Yoga

Heart-Healthy Benefits of Yoga

Feb 23, 2024 | Physical Fitness

It’s no secret that yoga is excellent for strengthening and improving flexibility, but many would be surprised to know it is also great for heart health. Yoga is an ancient system of poses and breathing techniques that has gone from an activity with a few adherents in...