Many people are lured into trying various weight loss diets and products, only to soon realize that they don’t work! Some of these diets are a bit extreme and lack energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for your body to function properly. These diets provide rules about what you can or cannot eat….
8 Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness!
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I encourage you to use this month to spread awareness and get your yearly check-up. It is important to take time out of your day to actively participate in learning ways to prevent, plan and detect the disease. Did you know that approximately 1 in 8…
8 Tips for Better Heart Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerWorld Heart Day is celebrated all around the nation on September 29th! World Heart Day, created by the World Heart Federation, is one of the biggest platforms to raise awareness of Cardiovascular Disease. Heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death. Every year about 17.3 million people die from heart disease and…
Address Your IBS- National IBS Awareness Month
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerApril is all about IBS awareness. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, is the most common gastrointestinal disorder worldwide. In fact, it affects 10-15% of the North American population. Symptoms of IBS are vague and vary from one individual to another. The purpose of this month is to shed some light on the what,…
Top 10 Tips For Eating on the Run
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerPlan ahead. Think about the available meal options, and aim for a place offering a wide variety of menu items. Read the menu carefully. Take your time when reviewing menu options. Make sure to check for a “healthy” section. Red flag words to look out for: batter-fried, pan-fried, buttered, creamed, crispy, breaded. Choose these foods…
Healthy Diet and Cancer
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerTips for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet: At breakfast, top cereal, pancakes or oatmeal with fresh berries, bananas or peaches. Pre-washed and pre-cut fruits or vegetables makes for a great easy, fast and healthy snack. Incorporating more salads into your diet is a great way to get in a lot of vegetables….
Spring 2008: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month How Eating Breakfast Can Benefit Children The Link Between a Healthy Diet & Cancer The Best Foods for Spring Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep Feature Food of the Month: Figs Healthy Recipe: Fig and Oat Bars Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of…
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