Dec 30, 2019
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...
Dec 27, 2019
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...
Dec 16, 2019
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...
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Dec 4, 2019
Letting Go of Resentment In the course of living, we are often hurt by others. Holding in hurt feelings over months, or even years, is very stressful and cause minor and major disease. Learning to forgive significant hurts and then move on is an important part of...
Dec 3, 2019
Lots of useful dietary advice focuses on consuming more protein from plants and less from animals. However, not all protein sources are equally nutritious. In the chart below, we’ve taken some of the top plant protein sources and compared nutrition information across...
Nov 29, 2019
CDC has launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a national campaign encouraging adults to make clean hands a healthy habit at home and away. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that...
Nov 29, 2019
Mashed Cauli Taters Ramp up the nutritional value of mashed potatoes by adding cauliflower. What an interesting twist! 1 pound yukon gold potatoes1 pound cauliflower florets (frozen or fresh)1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup...
