The holiday season can mean baking – and, of course, eating – lots of delicious but unhealthful food. So when whipping up holiday treats this year, consider baking in a healthier way.
America is the land of plenty – especially when it comes to obesity in children. More than one-third of children in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It’s up to parents to teach children – from birth through adolescence – ways to choose a healthy lifestyle.
Experimental studies have shown that the nutrients in the juices of young cereal grasses, such as barley and wheat, may benefit a person’s blood pressure and cholesterol and help prevent cancer.
Not so long ago, few could have told you what the acronym BMI stood for. Now, there are BMI calculators everywhere you look on the Internet – and for good reason.
A 2009 study found nearly half of all American adults makes such resolutions, but 35 percent of the promises were broken without even a step toward the goal. Two of every five resolutions made involved losing weight, exercise and stopping smoking. Sound familiar?
Appreciating all of our blessings and time with family makes Thanksgiving one of the best times of the year. But here’s a holiday tradition we can probably do without: the typical Thanksgiving dinner has more than 2,000 calories.
Your kids are watching! That’s why it’s important to demonstrate good eating and physical fitness activities to put them on track for a healthy lifestyle.
