Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women? Prevent Cancer Foundation has sponsored National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month since 1999 to encourage colorectal cancer screening. Evidence suggests that screening at 45 years of age and older can save lives. You may even choose…
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To Your Health: December 2012
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: 10 Holiday (& beyond) Survival Tips Best and Worst of the Bar Prevent the Holiday Hangover Beware of the Skinny Girl “Real” Skinny Cocktails Mindful Eating Coaching Program Special Holiday Gift for Subscribers A Note from Bonnie December is certainly a time for celebrating. Often, that celebrating includes some alcoholic beverages. While…
To Your Health: November 2012
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: What is Mindful Eating? Principles of Mindful Eating What is Mindless Eating? Why Become a Mindful Eater? Simple Tips to Become a More Mindful Eater Recipe of the Month Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie Greetings! The holiday season is right around the corner, and if this time of…
To Your Health: October 2012
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…
To Your Health: September 2012
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Stock the Kitchen – Fridge Essentials | Freezer Essentials | Pantry Essentials Herbs and Spices Essential Kitchen Equipment Happy National Mushroom Month News and Events Recipe of the Month Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie School is back in session, summer days are in the past, and now it is…
To Your Health: August 2012
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: What Does Organic Mean? Organic vs Non-Organic – Myths and Facts Benefits of Buying Organic What to Buy News and Events Recipe of the Month: Slow and Easy Ratatouille Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie Today there is an abundance of information regarding the cost benefit of organic versus conventionally…
To Your Health: July 2012
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Par-tay the Healthy Way! Healthy Snacks/Beverages to Cool You Down this Summer! Make Exercise a Splash! Blueberries for Better Health News and Events Recipe of the Month: Feta Cheese Watermelon Salad Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie I know you have been working hard through the winter months making positive…
To Your Health: June 2012
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Summer of Color Foods from the Rainbow Add Color to Your Day National Dairy Month: Say Yay! To 3 A Day! Father’s Day Special Recipe of the Month: Blueberry Jicama Fruit Salad Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie As a food and nutrition expert, I always stress the importance of…
May 2012: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: 6 Step Slim Down Plan • 3 Steps to SHAPE UP • Maximize Your Results • Celebrating Sassy Salads! • Foodie Fact: Strawberries • Recipe of the Month: Mixed Greens Citrus Berry Salad • Quote of the Month
April 2012: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Gluten Free Diet 101 • Gluten Free, Weight Loss, and Your Health • Quinoa. The feature article in this month’s newsletter called Gluten Free Diet: 101 will provide information about what a gluten free diet entails and who really needs to follow it. Find out the facts before jumping on the bandwagon of this trendy diet! While many of you probably know that quinoa is one of the highest protein containing grains, there are many people that have never heard of it. Try my Spiced Quinoa with Veggies for a fast and super-healthy dish!
March 2012: To Your Health
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: National Nutrition Month • Homemade Spicy Kale Chips • Hamentaschen…A Sweet Treat for Purim. March is National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Read about 7 foods to take you out of your food comfort zone and into shaping up your plate! Avoid oversized portions by using smaller plates, bowls and glasses. Get ready for Purim with my mouth watering recipe for Hamentaschen with Apricot Filling, a lower-fat version you can enjoy without denying yourself.
January 2012: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Top Nutrition Trends for 2012 • No Diet Resolutions • Edamame Hummus Recipe • Over the years, Americans have tried a wide variety of diet fads and trends. From going on a fat free frenzy in the early 90s to becoming a carb crazed consumer in 2000 and in between the promises of quick weight loss with shakes and meals delivered to your door—we have tried them all. However, I personally think 2012’s weight loss trends are the best of the best thus far.
November 2011: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Learning About and Managing Diabetes • Low Fat Stuffing Recipe • Thanksgiving Substitutions. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Check out the article Diabetes Alert: Are You at Risk to learn if you are at risk of developing diabetes and the best preventative measures you can take. Small changes in your daily routine can lower your chances of becoming another victim of diabetes.
September 2011: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this issue: Fiber Facts • Tailgating Tips • The Benefits of Apples • Black Bean Skillet Chili. For many sports fans the much anticipated football season is now in full swing, many delicious fruits and vegetables are in season, and Whole Grains Month has arrived. Fall is the perfect time to get outside and practice those football drills you see on T.V. or take advantage of the delicious apple season and go apple picking. And since September is Whole Grain Month, make a commitment to try a new Whole Grain each week for added fiber and other important nutrients. Lastly, be sure to check out our featured recipe, a delicious Black Bean Skillet Chili.
Summer 2011: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Healthy BBQ Options this Summer Season • Men’s Health Week – June 13th-19th • Nutritious Tips for a Healthy Camping Experience • Embracing Eye Safety this Summer • The Sweet Nutrition Power of Summer Fruits • Feature Food of the Season: Papaya •Recipe of the Season: Chicken Papaya Salad
Spring 2011: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: National Nutrition Month: Eat right with Color • The Long Awaited 2010 Dietary Guidelines Just Released • The Many Benefits of Berries • Spring into Soy • Bring Your Pressure Down During National High Blood Pressure Education Month • Featured Food of the Season: Zucchini Squash • Recipe of the Season: Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey, Brown Rice and Edamame
Winter 2010: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Get into the Holiday Spirit: The Healthy Way! • Strengthen your Mind, Body and Spirit with Pilates • Brown Bag It! • Snowflakes or Skin Flakes: How to Prevent Dry Skin this Winter • Featured Food of the Season: Barley • Recipe of the Season: Barley & Brown Rice Pilaf with Craisins & Raisins
Fall 2010: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Can Certain Foods Help You Age Gracefully? • A New Option to Ease the Transition to Whole Grains • Four Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer • Managing the Halloween Candy…and Your Diabetes! • Diet and Other Lifestyle Factors Linked to the Prevention of Dementia • Food of the Month: Pomegranate • Recipe of the Month: Pomegranate-Orange Glazed Turkey
Summer 2010: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Strategies for Staying Slim This Summer • Turn Your Tired Indoor Fitness Routine Into Creative Outdoor Workouts! • Fitting in Fruits and Veggies on a Budget • Get the Facts on Vitamin D • The Beneficial Role of DHA in Breastfeeding Mothers • Feature Food of the Month: Walnuts • Recipe of the Month: Raspberry Walnut String Bean Salad
Spring 2010: To Your Health
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Family Meals Matter: The Importance of Eating Together • Get the Most From Your Exercise with the Right Post-Workout Meal • Get the Facts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Eat to Beat the Inflammation Associated with Arthritis • Feature Food of the Month: Strawberries • Feature Food of the Month Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Tropical Salsa
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