Archives for Fitness
Perfect Easter Eggs
Ready to get those eggs prepared for Sunday? What's the best way to do it? Many people overcook their eggs and that results in a gray-green color around the yolk.…
Food & Fitness
March is National Nutrition Month. There is certainly no lack of nutrition information on the web. But how do you know what is good information? Paleo, low-carb, clean eating, and…
Putting That Body In Motion
What are your plans for 2014? Will you get your body moving? Or will "rest in peace" be more your style? I heard this phrase in a five minute video…
Wise Advice
I saw this sign while walking at our local Relay for Life last weekend. We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, but we don't always do it.…
What Am I Eating?
Curious about what is in that meal you just picked up at the drive-thru? Most fast food restaurants now have websites that give details on such things as calorie counts…
What’s On Your Plate?
The food pyramid is now part of our history! This morning was the long-awaited unveiling of its replacement. Well, long-awaited by me anyway. As a teacher of nutrition, I was…
Replacement for Food Pyramid is Coming!
Thursday, June 2, is the day the USDA says it will reveal the replacement for the food pyramid. I'll post more when I get details, but reportedly it is shaped…
What Are You Drinking?
It has been a very hot summer where I live. We all know that with high heat it is especially important to have plenty of fluids. But what will be…
Fall Sports Season Has Arrived!
Two-a-days are here! Soccer, football, volleyball, cross country, golf, and tennis teams across our area are all practicing and getting ready for opening events in the next few weeks. Driving…
