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Most people do not drink enough water. By the time one is thirsty, they are most likely dehydrated. The key is to keep properly hydrated. Know that the eight glass rule isn’t necessarily for everyone. Weight and exercise also factor into how much you should drink a day so figure out how much water you need a day with this nifty water-drinking calculator! If you are not used to drinking lots of water, take it slow! Make water accessible! Buy yourself a water purifying system. You can easily and… Read More →

June brings warmer temperatures and longer days. As kids finish the school year and spend more time outdoors in the heat, they will undoubtedly look for refreshing snacks, such as ice cream. A healthier alternative to ice cream (and other high-fat summer snacks) is yogurt. Yogurt is great as a stand-alone snack (you can also add fruit, seeds, and/or granola), as a fruit dip, or even as a substitute for buttermilk in baked goods. Yogurt can also be used as part of a refreshing drink by adding fresh… Read More →

By: Jodi Schaeffer, MPH, RD, LDN   When many people hear the work “snack” they automatically think candy bars and chips, but the truth is that nutrient-rich snacks are an essential part to a healthy eating plan.  Have a snack between meals can help keep you from being as hungry at the next meal, ideally promoting better portion control.  Plus, adding protein to a snack allows you to stay fuller longer because it slows digestion and helps to keep blood sugar steady. Research has shown that protein-rich snacks help diminish cravings and can help with weight loss because they… Read More →

Well Exercise helps you stay sharp as you age and reduces cognitive decline. But did you know physical activity is good for your head in other ways? View Full Article: https://bit.ly/OxM5PQ  

Fruits and vegetables are healthy to eat. But did you know that harmful germs, like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, can sometimes be on fruits and vegetables? There are —steps that can help keep you healthy and your fruits and vegetables safer to eat—from the store to your table. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2qMidGs

Night Binges? Blame the 4 Hormones of the Apocalypse Source: Cleveland Clinic Ever wonder why you might crave snacks, sugar and junk food even after a big dinner? It’s not a character flaw – it’s simple biology. To tame your cravings, it helps to understand the havoc four powerful appetite hormones can wreak… View Full Article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/binges-blame-the-4-hormones-of-the-apocalypse-infographic/

Risks of Inactivity: Why You Need to Exercise to Be Healthy Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics What do sitting and smoking have in common? All are risk factors for chronic disease. Researchers have been investigating ways to reduce our risk of chronic disease for decades. One big question: How much exercise is needed to prevent disease? The answer is at least 150 minutes per week. View Full Article: https://www.eatright.org/fitness/exercise/benefits-of-physical-activity/risks-of-inactivity-why-you-need-to-exercise-to-be-healthy  

Looking for the best diet for weight loss, heart health, preventing or managing diabetes—or just for healthy eating in general? And one that will be easy to follow? What about the best plant-based diet? Or the best commercial diet plan? Every year, U.S. News & World Report ranks popular diets by such criteria. For the 2018 report, released earlier this year, 40 diets in total were evaluated across nine categories.   View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2Gw4gW4