Measuring BMI ~ Are You Fit or Fat?
July 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is

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Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
June 9, 2010 – 12:23 pm | No Comment
Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

In a recent study, 120 children, age 2 to 6 years, were invited to shop for play food in a play grocery store stocked with everything from fruits and vegetables to sodas and junk food. What did the kids purchase? The same stuff they see their parents buying and eating.

The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains
May 26, 2010 – 3:38 am | No Comment
The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains

By Stacey Colino for Live Right Live Well

Whether they’re served warm or cold, whole grains are heating up grocery store shelves and restaurant menus with offerings ranging from pastas, cereals and breads to crackers, snack …

Eggs for Weight Loss
May 24, 2010 – 4:22 pm | No Comment

Being a self-proclaimed health nut and busy mother of three , I am someone who is always looking for a high protein snack , I have found that eggs appeal to nearly everyone …

Omega-3 Power Boosts Health
April 17, 2010 – 7:35 pm | No Comment
Omega-3 Power Boosts Health

By Stacey Colino for Live Right Live Well

There’s something fishy going on. Omega-3 fatty acids, once found primarily in fatty fish, are being added to all sorts of foods, including fruit juices, soy milk, eggs, …

Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
February 15, 2010 – 4:36 pm | No Comment
Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

By Jessica Goldbogen Harlan for Live Right Live Well

The next time you’re tempted by a bag of potato chips, check to see if your kids are around — because the old adage “do as I …

Healthy Eating for a Good Mood!
February 1, 2010 – 2:17 pm | One Comment
Healthy Eating for a Good Mood!

Recent Research shows that processed or junk food, such as fast food, sweets and chips contribute to depression. Data related to food and mood was collected from 3,486 men and women in the UK over …

5 Important Foods
January 20, 2010 – 11:34 am | One Comment
5 Important Foods

When living with a chronic illness so much is out of our (the patient) control.  However, our diet is something we can control.  There are some foods that can have a positive impact on your …

The Facts About Fat
December 16, 2009 – 11:36 pm | One Comment
The Facts About Fat

By Nancy Gottesman for Live Right Live Well

Let’s face it, fat can be confusing. For years, experts have told us that fat is bad, and we must avoid it if we want to live long …

Keeping It Healthy While Traveling For The Holidays
December 10, 2009 – 1:17 am | 6 Comments
Keeping It Healthy While Traveling For The Holidays

This time of the year, many people spend a lot of time traveling on road trips to see extended family. I know from my own experience that traveling can really throw a monkey wrench into …

5 Things You Should Do BEFORE Getting Pregnant
December 3, 2009 – 3:38 am | No Comment
5 Things You Should Do BEFORE Getting Pregnant

Pregnant? Or planning on getting pregnant soon?
If so, there are 5 health and body musts that you should put into practice now!  Why? Because the key is to be proactive, which often times is A …