Nutrition
Be Good to your Heart!
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I was always so healthy and then one day….bam! A heart attack…out of the blues. The doctors said it was there, ready to happen. I just didn’t feel anything… You probably know somebody, either in your family, friends or a colleague who is taking care of their…
Read MoreBe Sassy with Fiber
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I always read about fiber! It seems impossible to get so much in just one day. Another impossible to-do list on my busy schedule…Fiber is everywhere…I’m obsessed with it. What is Fiber? As it’s a special type of carbohydrate that passes through our digestive system unchanged, we…
Read MoreA True Green Powerhouse – Eat Dark Leafy Vegetables
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I can’t stand my vegetables! Those yukky dark leafy greens? Oh no! They taste too bland…..Only Popeye ate spinach, but me? Ugh! When you think of dark, leafy green vegetables, do you realize the variety you can purchase locally in your city or town? We’re speaking about…
Read MoreNutricosmetics – Linking Healthy Skin With Nutrition
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Healthy skin…how can I achieve it? I always have something on my skin. Is it age-related? If it’s not acne – acne as an adult? It’s rashes, bumps and just brownish looking skin… It used to be so beautiful… As consumers, we become more demanding about cosmetics…
Read More5-9 a Day – Are You Getting Enough Fresh Produce?
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? That’s too hard! How will I ever find the time to prepare and cook so much produce? Plus, my kids can’t stand vegetables! I have so much stress in my life as it is – now this? Five to nine servings? I give up! Fruit Size Any…
Read MoreMental and Physical Health after 60
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I used to be an athletes, trim and so fit. I used to feel so strong. Now I get these aches and pains that I never had before. I know I need to make changes yet I’m not sure what to do anymore. Life can be overwhelming…
Read MoreTips For a Good Night’s Sleep
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Once again, I stare at my alarm clock ticking at 3:00 am. Again! Three nights in a row, waking up in the middle of the night. I just don’t know what’s wrong with me anymore…. Does this pattern sound familiar? Do you fall asleep just to wake…
Read MoreHow a Positive Mood Helps You Eat Healthier
Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I’m so upset! I had planned on eating a salad and grilled chicken for lunch. Yet, when my boss told me that I had to stay late once again for another boring meeting, I forgot all about eating healthy. My stress levels were so high that I…
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