Ways To Spice Up Your Life
Nutrition, From Our Kitchen[caption id="attachment_22456" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Notre Dame of Maryland University Herb Garden"][/caption] Many herbs and spices contain polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant. There is no true way to prevent cancer or heart disease, but polyphenols are proven to reduce your risks and enhance overall health. These antioxidants can be found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and even wine and chocolate. Typically, fresh herbs and spices contain higher levels of antioxidants than dried versions. However, the two can be used interchangeably; double the amount...
For the Love of Exercise
NutritionChildhood obesity is something that has become all too common. Getting kids excited about exercising can be easy, especially if you are personally excited about working out. People often give up on exercise because they push themselves too hard in the beginning. Many people end up injured or become frustrated because they don't see immediate results. Here are some tips to help you build a lifetime love (yes, love!) of exercise for you and your family. Set realistic goals...
Become Your Own Personal Chef
Nutrition, From Our KitchenWouldn't it be amazing to have someone come to your house and cook you delicious, yet nutritious meals? While the luxury of a personal chef may not be feasible for everyone, having delicious, easy to prepare meals is within your reach. By putting in just a few hours of work on the weekend you can set yourself up for a week of fresh, home-made meals. How? By doing some prep work! Prepping food on the weekend does take some planning...
Made in the Shade
NutritionWe come up with a variety of excuses for not putting on sunscreen, e.g. we forgot or we didn’t think we needed to worry about it because it was cloudy or it was too late in the day. Summer is just a few weeks away! Now is the time to make sunscreen part of your family’s everyday routine. It will teach your children the importance of sun protection. While we may be preoccupied with the end of the school...
Out & About With Celiac
Nutrition, From Our KitchenA Celiac or food allergy diagnosis makes it hard enough to eat at home, let alone eating out. That is a whole other obstacle to tackle. Celiac disease isn't something to play around with. Taking chances with what you eat, can make you very sick. With the number of gluten free options available in supermarkets on the rise, more and more restaurants are recognizing the need to add gluten free options to menus. May is Celiac Awareness Month, and this...
At Home With Celiac
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIt's not an easy diagnosis. What you think may be a gluten allergy may not be an allergy at all, but rather Celiac disease. So what is Celiac disease? It is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine, causing the body to attack itself every time a person with Celiac consumes gluten. This is why it is often misdiagnosed as a gluten allergy. A Celiac diagnosis doesn't necessarily have to mean giving up the foods...
Food Allergy Awareness Week
NutritionAs many as 15 million people in the U.S. have a food allergy, including 1 in 13 children. Whether you have a child with a food allergy or not, it is a serious condition that affects everyone. From birthday parties, to sleepovers, to a day at the mall, the slightest trace of an allergen can be life threatening. For those directly affected, this is no laughing matter. [caption id="attachment_20682" align="alignright" width="231" caption="https://www.foodallergy.org/"][/caption] Stress to your children that...
Family Meals & Food Distractions
Nutrition, From Our KitchenParents, staying involved in your kids lives may not be the only benefit of eating meals together. Studies show that sitting down as a family may also help your waistline. When we eat together we should turn off the TV and computer, put away cell phones and talk. In turn, we are less distracted and more focused on savoring our food and enjoying family. This time allows family members to check-in, catch up, and look ahead to upcoming events like...
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