The official start to summer is just a week away. On June 21, the summer solstice, we enjoy the most daylight of the calendar year. The sun reaches its most northern point in the sky at noon, and there are plenty of warm days ahead for the sun to provide the needed energy for local fruits and vegetable to flourish!
Category: Nutrition Tips
Easing Arthritis Symptoms
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about a condition that is one of the leading causes of disability in the country.
When in Doubt, Ask a Nutrition Expert
March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
February is national Heart Health Month, and you can’t discuss heart healthy eating without discussing the benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is the traditional style of cooking seen in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and is abundant in foods that are readily available in the area.
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
January is a time when we reevaluate our lives and make resolutions for the coming year — a fresh start. So why not take a look at making a fresh start to each day?
Keeping the Pounds Off During the Holidays
In general, Americans tend to gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Why not start implementing some basic lifestyle changes now, not only to prevent unwanted weight gain, but to potentially lose weight! There’s no need to wait until after New Year’s to make that resolution. You can approach healthy holiday eating from three perspectives: before, during and after your meal.
Health Benefits of Apples
Fall is synonymous with apple season! Did you know that this tasty fruit also has numerous health benefits?
Meet Our New Community Nutrition Educator
Carroll Hospital welcomes Barb Walsh, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.C., as its new community nutrition educator in the Tevis Center for Wellness.
On the Path to Good Health
It’s well established that eating well is important for your overall health. Here are a few ways to make healthy eating fun and interesting:
Back-to-School Lunches
The return of the school year is right around the corner and with it comes the age-old question – what to make for lunch?
Here are some ways to make lunchtime a success: