The new Start Simple with MyPlate delivers what the name implies: easy-to-understand and practical recommendations for healthy eating. About half of all American adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease,...
Salads offer a fantastic way to get some more vegetables into your eating pattern. They also present a unique opportunity to try a few new vegetables in a low-pressure setting. However, the dressing you pour on your salad can add a lot of unexpected calories, fat,...
The Arc of Washington County Wellness Committee is sponsoring 25 employees for the 2020 Hub City 100 Miler – 100 Miles in 100 Days The challenge: Complete 100 Miles in 100 days (January 10 – April 18) and be eligible to win weekly and grand prizes! Track your...
It’s almost impossible to wrap our minds around the amount of food wasted around the world. The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted, which means over 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year. To better understand public perceptions...
There’s a good chance that your blood pressure is too high. And it’s likely that you don’t even know it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three adults in the US has high blood pressure or hypertension. An equal number...
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its...
Green Beans with Cranberries and Walnuts This quick side comes together in minutes and is packed with flavor. 16 ounces green beans (frozen)1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh cranberries (chopped )2 Tablespoons walnuts (chopped )1 Tablespoon honey Place...
Chocolate Poached Pears Here is a light fruit dessert that is easy to make and less than 200 calories per serving. Most of the time pears are poached in wine or liqueur. But you can poach them in a light chocolate syrup to give them a light chocolate flavor and warm...
Blueberries are blue, but what color is cran? Actually, the word cranberry is derived from “crane berry” since the blossoms resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of...
A study by the researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during their adult lives. Most of...
