Summertime brings back memories of working in my grandma’s garden. We would gather up the fresh green okra, warm red tomatoes, bright yellow squashes, and dark purple eggplant in the morning before the heat of the day and then have the freshest, most flavorful (and colorful) supper that evening. Fruits and vegetables contain the vitamins, … Read More about Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month – June 2019
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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Did you know that one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese? Children with obesity are at a greater risk of developing other health problems like asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes. There are many factors that influence childhood obesity, … Read More about Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Eating More Whole Grains
Grains have gotten a bad reputation these days. While refined grains may contribute to weight gain and health problems, eating more whole grains can help you lose weight and reduce your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer. All grains started as whole grains with the whole part of … Read More about Eating More Whole Grains
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Breastmilk provides your baby with the best source of nutrition they can get. However, breastfeeding may not come easily for mom and baby–it takes practice! The key is to do the best you can and get the support you need from healthcare providers trained in breastfeeding support and friends and family. To recognize National Breastfeeding … Read More about August is National Breastfeeding Month
Sugar Breakdown
Sugar is a hot topic today because of the belief that it causes all kinds of health problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. While sugar isn’t the only thing that contributes to health problems, we still need to limit how much of it we eat. There are a couple of things that … Read More about Sugar Breakdown
Could you have diabetes?
Does diabetes run in your family? Do you carry extra weight? Are you 45 or older? I walked around for a couple of years with diabetes and did not know it. I also walked around a couple of years acting like I did not have diabetes, when I knew I did. Diabetes can be prevented and … Read More about Could you have diabetes?