I know I talk a lot about eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising to create a healthy lifestyle. That’s because I believe that all of these things can improve our longevity and independence no matter what our age. To me, these efforts translate to not having to take handfuls of very expensive medication … Read more
I’m about to get really personal here. Today I want to talk about poop, constipation, and probiotics. I’m letting you know now so you can click away or read on like you’re watching a slow-motion train wreck. You simultaneously want to know yet don’t want to know what’s going to happen. A Life of Constipation … Read more
A little over four months ago, I began physical therapy to rehab my right knee after reconstructive ACL surgery. I’d had other orthopedic surgeries before, but this recovery effort was drastically different. I have learned a lot of important things during my ACL rehab journey. Things like patience, perseverance, resilience, and how to take control … Read more
There are two things I’m having trouble digesting (pardon the pun). First, it’s the last week in March. Secondly, it’s Week 4 week of National Nutrition Month®. Where did the time go? In this final week of the month-long information campaign, the focus is on Consulting with Register Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Want to recap on … Read more
It’s hard to believe we’re sliding into the third week of March. It’s harder to believe that we’re already into Week 3 of National Nutrition Month®! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has put together a month-long informational campaign focusing, and Week 3 is all about learning to create tasty meals. Learn to Create Tasty … Read more
ICYMI – March is National Nutrition Month®! This month-long nutrition education and information initiative sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. In Week One, we focused on eating a variety of nutritious foods every day. Now, we’re heading … Read more
The month of March symbolizes many things; the end of winter, the anticipation of spring and warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and for some, maybe even the Ides of March! However, did you also know that March is National Nutrition Month ®? That’s right – the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, through EatRight.org, has proclaimed … Read more
Have you ever stood in the middle of your kitchen and realized that, while you had a reason to be there, you can’t recall what it was? Or do you ever pick up your phone to do something then stare at the screen because you just can’t remember what app you meant to tap? You’re … Read more
I’ll admit, I didn’t pay much attention to the idea of “chronic inflammation” as a health risk. I mean, inflammation is really nothing more than a bruise or swollen gland, right? Inflammation is certainly something that can happen. Still, it’s not the same as retaining water after a salty meal or before your period or … Read more
“This is the package I come in.” It’s a mantra I recite to myself in my struggle to come to terms with my negative body image. I’m over 50, and despite my efforts to eat better and move more, the things I preach about, I still feel woefully embarrassed about how I look. At my … Read more