Cheers to another new year and another year of resolutions! Hopefully, you have had some success with last year’s goals, but if you have fell a bit short, there is no time like the present to try again and get it right. Need some ideas to help you get on… Read More about Happy New Year!
HEALTHCENTS Blog
Let’s Make the Holidays Healthy!
The holidays are a special time of year where the focus of everyday life turns to family, friends and, of course, food. We eat, we drink, we socialize, then we eat some more. In order to NOT gain weight, it will be important to maintain self control. Here are some… Read More about Let’s Make the Holidays Healthy!
Have a Guilt Free Thanksgiving!
Turkey Day is coming up and there are so many things to be thankful for! Let’s keep it up by making healthy food choices at Thanksgiving dinner so your body will be thanking you too! Here are some great substitutions to make so you can still eat all of the… Read More about Have a Guilt Free Thanksgiving!
‘Fall’ Into a Healthier Lifestyle
With the daily temperatures dropping, the sun setting earlier, and the holidays right around the corner we are probably all spending much less time outdoors. But this doesn’t mean that the extra ten pounds of winter weight gain are inevitable. Need some ideas of how to stay active during the… Read More about ‘Fall’ Into a Healthier Lifestyle
Back to School and Back to the Essentials!
Summer camps and play dates are over and school is back in session. Some kids are jumping with joy about being back with their classmates every day and others aren’t exactly ecstatic with the idea of spending five days a week in a desk. Either way, all kids are now… Read More about Back to School and Back to the Essentials!
Ask Meredith: Exercising with a Busy Schedule
Question: I understand that exercise is really important, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to fit a full workout into my busy schedule. What are some things I can do to stay in shape without going to the gym? Answer: It’s great that you recognize how… Read More about Ask Meredith: Exercising with a Busy Schedule
Break for Breakfast
Waking up early can be a harsh reality check after spending the summer lounging by the pool and enjoying warm fireside sunsets. After hitting snooze one too many times and trying on 10 different outfits, it’s easy to forget breakfast as you rush out the door. Knowing that breakfast is… Read More about Break for Breakfast
aMAIZEing
When I think of summer, one of the first things that comes to my mind is the delicious taste of corn on the cob. Sure it’s messy, but most would agree it’s worth every kernel! This starchy vegetable actually comes with plenty of good stuff too: fiber, folate, thiamin, phosphorus,… Read More about aMAIZEing
Eating on a Budget: Remember the 3 P’s!
The 3 P’s: PLAN Plan meals and snacks for the week according to an established budget. Find quick and easy recipes online. Include meals that will “stretch” expensive food items (stews, casseroles, stir-fried dishes). Make a grocery list. Check for sales in the Redner’s circular PURCHASE Buy groceries when you… Read More about Eating on a Budget: Remember the 3 P’s!
Let’s Guac About It
Keeping with the trend, avocados popularity continues to grow. They can be seen anywhere: toast, salads, sandwich toppings, dressings, smoothies, mousses – the list goes on and on! Even as culinary creations continue to evolve, the time-tested favorite way to enjoy avocados will always be guacamole. You can’t go wrong… Read More about Let’s Guac About It