We are all trying to make healthier choices when we prepare meals for ourselves and for our loved ones. With all of the information we now have available to us, it has become easier than ever before. Sometimes the problem is not the tasty meal options, but giving in to cravings between meals that can be not so healthy. There are options that will not only satisfy your cravings, but that are also healthy alternatives to giving in to those hankerings that can ruin your whole diet for the day. This
Foods That Suppress Hunger
by Kimberly Hays August 8th, 2025 | Health Observance, Women's HealthMake Healthy Eating a Priority
by Lori Sciame August 1st, 2025 | Health Observance, Men's HealthAs a man ages, his odds of developing certain diseases increases. For example, his chances of developing heart disease and prostate cancer are especially high if he chooses not to consume healthy foods. As outlined by Livestrong.com, "according to the American Dietetic Association, aging men need vitamins and nutrients to sustain a healthy quality of life." Read on to learn ways to make healthy eating a priority for a man over 50.
Say Farewell to Fast Food
60 year old men and older can probably remember
Men and High Blood Pressure
by Lori Sciame May 23rd, 2025 | Health ObservanceMen, do you you lead a stressful life, one full of poor diet choices and lack of exercise? If yes, you may be flirting with high blood pressure. Most people understand that high blood pressure can hurt the human body through heart attack and stroke; therefore, reducing high blood pressure is a must. Read on for some important information on how to lower your high blood pressure in order to become the healthy person you were meant to be.
Lower Sodium Intake
Approximately 20 - 40%
Nutrition & Your Exercise Regimen
by MPK September 13th, 2024 | Health Observance, NutritionWith a focus of Fall into Fitness this month, we've looked at various aspects of starting a new workout regimen and all of the benefits that it can offer. Another aspect of starting a new fitness program is the nutritional aspect. What exactly do you need to feed your body when you incorporate more exercise into your life?
Most importantly (in my opinion), do not be fooled into believing that you need to purchase all sorts of well-marketed products. If you are going to the gym for a
5 Preventable Deficiencies for Women
by Louise August 23rd, 2024 | Health Observance, PreventionIt is difficult to look at the nutritional deficiencies present in the U.S. and try to pinpoint the most prevalent one, because different deficiencies are represented in different areas of the population. Lifestyle choices and regional circumstances can play a role, but the typical nutritional deficiency is a result of not accounting for one's specific needs, which depends not only one's stage in life, but also gender. It may seem that what makes a healthy diet for one should make a healthy diet for all (as long as meals are proportionate), but that's not necessarily the case. Here