This Sunday marks World Osteoporosis Day, a day that has a special meaning to my family. Years ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with debilitating osteoporosis due to years of smoking. Shortly after we learned this news, my mother and the other women in our family began taking their own bone health very seriously. Bone scans,…
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Did you know that August is watermelon month? Regardless of what the calendar says, anytime is a good time to incorporate this refreshing fruit. Discover 10 reasons and ways to eat watermelon at any meal. No doubt, you’ll want to take note of these watermelon recipes with something to please each member of the family….
Curious about apple cider vinegar and your health? This tangy, sour substance has a reputation as a home remedy for a variety of ills. Just ask Google; he’ll say apple cider vinegar for diabetes and weight loss, to dandruff and acne—all with just a few tablespoons. (You may even remember how, after diligent research, I…
Are you one of those people who struggles to get enough quality sleep? When we don’t get enough good sleep at night we tend to feel horrible the next day, and sleep deprivation can do funny things. But over time, if you’re having regular sleep issues, this can have a huge impact on your mood,…
Stress: It’s practically in every mom’s daily job description. But, if your stress level is growing higher and higher (rivaling the sky-high laundry pile after last summer’s vacation), then it’s time for an intervention. Fight off stress with these four essential stress-busting foods and moves. Why You Need Stress-Busting Foods First, not all stress is…
This may sound like a rhetorical question, but do you have children who are picky eaters? As most kids, and even many adults, are picky eaters, perhaps the better question is, how do you deal with them? When my sons were younger and just beginning to eat solid foods, they were very receptive to new…
If you feel like your metabolism is more sluggish than it should be, you are not alone. After age 30, metabolism begins to decline by about three to five percent every decade, mostly due to a loss of lean body mass. But you don’t have to just accept a slow metabolism. You also don’t have…
If you have been trying to lose weight, you are probably wondering what is the best diet for weight loss and how you can follow it to see fast results. Well you’re in luck because today I am revealing the number one best diet for weight loss that is guaranteed to bring you lasting weight…
Having diabetes means you probably question what you eat multiple times per day. Will this food spike my blood sugar? Can this food help my health in any way? Sound familiar? It can feel overwhelming to plan your meals with diabetes but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of focusing so much on what foods…