Every so often, I like to treat myself to a cookie, bowl of ice cream or glass of wine. I figure if I feed myself nutritious foods 90% of the time, I can relax 10% of the time and indulge my craving. Fortunately, I also enjoy exercising on most days of the week. I wasn’t always this dedicated to exercise, though. When I was younger, I considered the trip from the couch to the refrigerator my daily walk!.. [More]

It’s hard to believe that September has almost come and gone! As the weather starts to cool, I like to start pulling out some of my favorite fall recipes. There are some great foods available this time of year, and today’s recipe combines two of my fall favorites: apples and squash!.. [More]

Diets are popular. Really popular. It seems like every time I turn around, a new fad diet is making waves in Hollywood and everyone is talking about it! What I’ve found though, is that most people try diet after diet, constantly searching for the perfect solution to weight loss... [More]

With school back in session, I get a lot of questions from parents regarding the notorious after-school snack. As soon as most kids get home from school, they’re looking for something to eat. Finding something nutritious and appealing to children can be a challenge!.. [More]

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal as well as non-fatal injuries for the elderly? Balance is an important part of wellness for the elderly, as well as all age groups! The most common types of injuries sustained after falls include hip, spine and wrist fractures, as well as head trauma. These types of injuries can result in serious disabilities. But falls are preventable!.. [More]

Raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, oh, my! While these little berries aren’t the fountain of youth, they can help us to age well. (And who doesn’t want that?!) So today, I thought I would cover all of the benefits berries can bring us!.. [More]

There are numerous reasons to quit tobacco use. For those of you who smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or use chewing tobacco, I’m sure these reasons are not new: increased risk of throat, mouth and lung cancer, stroke, heart attack, gum disease and other dental problems. Even if you aren’t a chain smoker and only smoke half a pack or even a few cigarettes a day, you are still doing damage to your body... [More]

I’ve mentioned once or twice before how fond I am of breakfast. This isn’t just because it tastes great, either! Breakfast really is the best way to start your day. Providing yourself with a healthy meal in the morning helps get your mind on track and starts your diet right!.. [More]

I think shopping for workout shoes can be really overwhelming. I mean, when you go into the shoe section of a store, there are shoes EVERYWHERE! Rows of running shoes. Aisles of cross-trainers. Where do you even start?.. [More]