Nov 20, 2012 | Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the winter holiday season is about to begin. For many of us the holidays are a time spent traveling, family, traditions, and of course food! No matter what the holiday, eating with friends and family in celebration often means specialty foods and “treating yourself”. Your typical Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hannukah spread is likely filled with foods that you don’t eat on a regular basis. Therefore, you may not be bashful about serving yourself an extra serving spoon full of your favorite traditional family dish. As a result eating outside the home makes meal planning and portion control a challenge. Here are a few healthful holiday helping tips to help cut calories and keep you on track to a healthful weight and relaxing holiday season. (more…)
Oct 16, 2012 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips, Holistic Health
The time has come to grab a basket and head out to your nearest farmers’ market or grocery store because we have reached the season for fresh fruits and vegetables! Fall is a great time to fill your crisper and kitchen counter with great-tasting fruits and vegetables for your family. Here are a couple of my favorite fall veggies and fruits to spice up the season and some reasons why you should include them on your plate. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Putting on the miles, not the pounds!
When you travel, you need foods to eat that are convenient and fast. Typical options include chips, candy, fast food and bottled sodas. These foods are almost always full of unhealthy fats and calories, and lack any valuable nutrition.
Planning and packing your own travel snacks is the key to eating healthy while you are away from home. By packing your own foods and seeking out the healthiest choices, you can continue to eat healthy while you are traveling. Here are some tips on how to plan, and what to pack!
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Health Tips
Guest blog post by Andrea L. Hughie, RN, MSN, at Mount Sinai Roosevelt
Giving medicine can be a stressful for both parent and child. Reducing anxiety and minimizing stress during medicine time, however, promotes quicker healing and overall wellness. The first interaction with a new medication will set the tone for future interactions. (more…)
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the winter holiday season is about to begin. For many of us the holidays are a time spent traveling, family, traditions, and of course food! No matter what the holiday, eating with friends and family in celebration often means specialty foods and “treating yourself”. Your typical Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hannukah spread is likely filled with foods that you don’t eat on a regular basis. Therefore, you may not be bashful about serving yourself an extra serving spoon full of your favorite traditional family dish. As a result eating outside the home makes meal planning and portion control a challenge. Here are a few healthful holiday helping tips to help cut calories and keep you on track to a healthful weight and relaxing holiday season. (more…)
