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Feb 15, 20172 min read
Wise Moves for Heart Health
We may be heartsick, and heartbroken, over heartfelt issues that can cast a cloud over our outlook. People can react to this mood in a...
Jan 26, 20173 min read
Every Body in the Game! Make Moves for Good Health
Michelle Obama shows her hula hoop skills to kids during a Let’s Move activity. The first month of the year represents new beginnings and...
Jan 17, 20173 min read
Trends on Tap for Health & Fitness
In providing advice and counsel for health and fitness I find my clients run the gamut from individuals focused on a personal plan, to...
Oct 19, 20162 min read
Eat More Veggies—Give ‘Em a Makeover
As a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), the advice I share with clients includes adjusting their daily...
Sep 21, 20162 min read
What About Breakfast?
What’s for breakfast? It is National Breakfast Month, and the question is what are we eating? I share with my clients that it is not...
Jul 12, 20163 min read
Mental Stamina & Good Food Are Key to Fitness
I spent some time watching a group of pro tennis players turning those bright yellow balls into fiercely propelled orbs this week. What...
Jun 22, 20163 min read
Be Stroke Aware Year ‘Round
As we wrap up the month designated for Stroke Awareness, let’s remember that it’s important to be mindful of our health and the symptoms...
Mar 29, 20163 min read
Spring Forward with Fruits and Vegetables
Now that you’ve finished up the big meal from the Spring holiday, let’s get the folks who strayed from their best laid “healthy” eating...
Sep 2, 20153 min read
Dorm and Dining Tactics To Fight The Freshmen 15
I’ve been fielding questions from my clients focused on kids leaving home to start college. Some parents want to give advice and step...
Jun 19, 20152 min read
Helping Men Make Changes for Better Health
Though Father’s Day was noted for more than 50 years, it was not an official nationwide holiday, until 1972. President Nixon signed the...
May 27, 20152 min read
Travel Smart—Make Plans to Keep Your Body Moving
I’ve just returned from a conference and car fatigue was the catalyst for today’s post. One of the key things to remember in laying out...
May 12, 20153 min read
Reduce the Risk of Stroke, Make Changes for Better Health
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and the goal of the month’s activities is to reduce the impact and the incidence of strokes....
Mar 25, 20153 min read
Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle
It is great to see that Spring is definitely on the way. Now is the time to seriously focus on the Spring cleaning of the refrigerator...
Feb 24, 20152 min read
African American Botanist Sowed Seeds of Good Health
There is a long list of “power foods,” and at the top of the heap you’ll find sweet potatoes and peanuts. Surprisingly the two have more...
Jan 28, 20153 min read
Sun Shines Light on Good Health
I have a confession to make—I take living in the Sunshine State for granted. I don’t even think about the number of days that sun...
Jan 14, 20153 min read
Waist-Watching? Add Soup, Whole Grains & Citrus
As we start the New Year, I’ve had a ton of questions from my clients focusing on their interest in giving a jumpstart to their healthy...
Dec 16, 20142 min read
Dish up Nuts, Seeds and Legumes for Good Health
In looking at food trends for the coming year, Nielsen research indicates that ninety-one percent of people say they snack daily, and...
Dec 3, 20142 min read
Choose Health with Holiday Nosh and Nibbles
Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the holiday season is filled with friends, fellowship and food. Now it’s the four-letter...
Oct 14, 20143 min read
Guidelines for Breast Health
In the pink is pervasive this month. According to Dictionary.com, the idiom is actually “in the pink of health.” One would think that...
Sep 24, 20142 min read
Tailgate for Well-Being
We’re well into the football season and whether your team runs plays with pint-size players, the Friday night lights group or the NFL,...
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