Apr 15, 2019
Spring Salad This delicious spring salad takes advantage of all of the items available in the spring, which include greens, oranges, and root vegetables. 6 cups mixed greens ((mesclun))1 mandarin orange (cut in half)1 beet (roasted)1 cup sliced carrots ((about 2...
Apr 15, 2019
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. As plants begin to bloom and neighbors start to cut their grass more frequently, allergy sufferers nationwide start sniffling...
Apr 15, 2019
Yogurt has been around for thousands of years, at least since 6000 BC. The word yogurt is believed to come from the Turkish word “yog`urmak,” which means to thicken, coagulate, or curdle. Most yogurt today is made from cow’s milk fermented with Lactobacillus...
Apr 14, 2019
You won’t want to miss this! Participate in free wellness screenings, connect with local vendors, check out the food and fitness demonstrations, and enter prize drawings for gift cards, a gym membership, an Instant Pot, a bicycle or other fitness equipment, plus...
Apr 11, 2019
Fruits and vegetables are often touted for cancer prevention, blood pressure reduction and lowering the risk of obesity. There are plenty of studies to support eating more produce. Now new research also indicates that these colorful gems may improve your mood. Dr....
Apr 11, 2019
We’ve all heard the recommendation to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume in order to promote good health, but what exactly is added sugar? And what is the difference between added sugar and naturally-occurring sugars? Let’s keep it simple: naturally-occurring...
Mar 22, 2019
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people age 50 and older....
Mar 21, 2019
Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? CDC’s Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign provides information about preventing colorectal cancer and getting screened: who should be screened, how often, which tests are recommended, and why...
Mar 21, 2019
This delicious recipe mixes together black-eyed peas, savory smoked turkey ham, fresh vegetables, and a secret ingredient, kale, making this a great soup for bridging from winter to spring – especially on a chilly and wet day when you need a little extra warmth....
Mar 20, 2019
Happy first day of spring! Do you know that today is also Kick Butts Day? Every day, more than 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time and 700 kids become new regular, daily smokers. Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.,...
