Every parent wants their child to grow up to be as healthy as possible. Sadly, rates of childhood obesity in this country have skyrocketed, increasing over 800% since 1982. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obese youths have a far more likely chance of developing heart disease and high cholesterol as they […]
Setting Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions the Healthy Way
It’s that time of year when most of us think about setting our New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a goal of “losing weight” or “getting healthier.” These are obviously great goals to have, and making changes to your diet is one of the best ways to reach […]
Healthy Game-Day Snacks
If you love football, you might be one of those people who find themselves glued to the sofa on weekends, routing for your favorite team. You may also find that by the end of the game, you’ve eaten copious amounts of saturated fat and sugar because, who doesn’t love munching on some snacks while watching […]