National Women’s Health Week: May 13th - May 19th!

This 13th annual initiative, coordinated by the US. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, is a week long recognition of women’s health.  This year’s theme: “It’s Your Time.” This is an effort to encourage all women to make their own health a priority,  to take steps to better their overall well-being, which will ultimately help to lower their risk of disease.

Take/encourage the following steps to improve the health and well-being of all the women in your life:

•   Receive regular checkups and prevention screenings:

•   National Women’s Checkup Day is May14th

•   Regular checkups are vital to the early detention of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases.

•   Get and stay active

•   Eat a healthy diet

•   Improve mental health by managing stress and getting adequate sleep

•   Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as: smoking, excessive alcohol, and not wearing a seatbelt

Visit womenshealth.gov/whw for more information!

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Boston Moves for Health!

While Forbes magazine recently ranked Boston as the 3^rd healthiest city in America, the Mayor of Boston, Mayor Thomas Menino, has set a goal to help Boston become even healthier. The aim is to lose a very impressive 1 million pounds & to move 10 million miles this year!

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New Recipe for ‘Mock’ Sweet Potato Fries, Created by Accident!

This recipe was discovered by one of my clients, completely by accident, using…..

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Eat Fresh, Eat Local

The warmer weather is on it's way and with it, the fresh produce.  Local fresh produce in particular has the optimal amount of nutrients - vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients since they are picked at its peak and available to you typically the same day or the next day.  There is limited time that the vegetable or fruit spends in a storage facility ripenining and being transported for weeks to get to the supermarket shelves.

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Celery Month!

Did you know that April is celery month? Well, in honor of this fact, here are some top tips to know about celery!

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March is National Nutrition Month

This year's National Nutrition Month theme is "Get Your Plate in Shape!"

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Make at least half your grains whole.

Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.

Vary your protein choices.

Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars.

Enjoy your food but eat less.

Be physically active your way.

  Children and Teens: Get 60 minutes or more a day.

  Adults: Get 2 hours and 30 minutes more a week of activity that requires moderate effort such as brisk walking.

Check out the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (formerly the American Dietetic Association) website:  www.eatright.org/nnm, for more information, and be sure to read the National Nutrition Month Blog for some more great nutrition tips and healthy meal & snacks suggestions!

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Where's the Sodium?

More than 40% of sodium comes from the following 10 types of foods...

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