Tag: diet

  • If You Ever Wondered What It Was Like at Mealtime in a Big Family

    If You Ever Wondered What It Was Like at Mealtime in a Big Family

    If you ever wondered what mealtime was like in a big family, picture thirteen plates, two tables, a homemade bench packed shoulder to shoulder, and arms reaching overhead for food that vanished faster than unicorn leftovers. Our favorite meal wasn’t about the food—it was about the love, laughter, and chaos that held us together.

  • Celebrate Let’s All Eat Right Day with Healthy Choices

    Celebrate Let’s All Eat Right Day with Healthy Choices

    Let’s All Eat Right Day promotes healthy eating habits for better overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of whole foods, hydration, portion control, and meal planning. Eating right improves energy levels, mental health, and immune function while aiding in weight management and reducing chronic disease risks. Celebrate by embracing nutritious choices!

  • Food Therapy: Combat Anxiety with Diet

    Anxiety impacts more than 300 million individuals worldwide, yet dietary modifications can alleviate symptoms. Including foods high in omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats may serve as an effective strategy to combat anxiety, highlighting the importance of nutrition in mental health management.

  • Effective Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss

    Effective Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss

    Mayo Clinic suggests aiming for steady weight loss of up to 2 lbs. per week, emphasizing patience and consistent progress. Recommended daily calorie intake is 1,200-1,500 for women and 1,500-2,000 for men. Emphasize lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Opt for natural, unprocessed whole foods over processed alternatives for overall health.

  • Is fasting for you?

    Is fasting for you?

    I found this talk to be very interesting. We are so programmed these to always eat, most of us don’t even consider that this truly beneficial or possible. Check out the link below to learn more pin.it/yp3teh3s766bav

  • Working with a Dietitian

    Working with a Dietitian

    Recently I had the pleasure of spending time at a veteran’s hospital as part of my service learning. I spent the majority of my time with the dietitian and her staff. Prior to volunteering there, I thought dietitians primarily dealt with meal planning and losing weight. There is so much more to their jobs especially…