When it comes to our health, we all know the basics. We should exercise to avoid heart problems, cut down on alcohol to keep our liver healthy, and stay away from fatty foods to reduce the risk of diabetes. But what about bone health? What do we do to keep our bones healthy? Along with keeping […]
Walking, running, jumping, or just standing up are things we do hundreds of times a day. However, we’re only able to do all this because of healthy joints that support our weight. They let us stretch, bend, and flex with ease. Joints are the unsung heroes of the body that let us move seamlessly from one activity to […]
This is one of my family’s favorite meals: spaghetti and meatballs! One of my favorite parts of this meal is that I use half of the recipe to make meatballs, and I shape the other half into meatloaf for dinner later in the week. I love prepping and cooking once and getting two meals from […]
Fatigue is a common pregnancy symptom that can affect women in many different ways. Some women are plagued with fatigue for large periods of their pregnancy while others are lucky enough to escape the harsher aspects. Most people tend to fall somewhere in middle. Fatigue is often worse during the first trimester of pregnancy, goes away for […]
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the bones become fragile and have an increased susceptibility to fracture. And it is more common than you may think. In fact, about 54 million Americans have low bone mass, which places them at risk for osteoporosis1. The disease affects more than 2 million people a year in the […]
Here is another quick meal idea that works great for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. It has a satisfying mix of complex carbs, fat, and protein and helps keep your blood sugar stable for longer. And it has just the right amount of sweetness. Banana Wrap: 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1 tsp. […]
Pregnant women will need double the blood supply while pregnant. As such, they are at a higher risk of suffering from anemia due to the excess amount of blood the body has to produce. But what is anemia, and how can you prevent it? Below is some information about anemia you should know if you are […]
If you are an expecting mother you might be feeling nervous about your fist visit to your OBGYN. This is completely normal. To help ease the nerves, here is some information on what you should expect during your first visit. Make a list of your health history Your OBGYN will want to know the answer to the […]
One of the things I missed a lot when I was pregnant were sandwiches. My favorite type of sandwich is a cold deli meat sandwich. Because of the risk of listeria, deli meats are not recommended during pregnancy. One thing you can do is heat up deli meat until steaming, but it wasn’t the same […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Normally, the immune system protects the body by attacking foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses. Yet, when someone suffers from rheumatoid arthritis the immune system fails to do so. Below is some key information about this disease. About the Disease An estimate of 1.5 million people […]
Raising a single child versus raising more than one poses some big differences. You are used to having one child running around. How will your life change when you add another child? If you’re a mother with a single child thinking about having multiple children, here is what you should know. Divided Attention With one […]
This is one of my go-to recipes when I don’t have the energy to cook or don’t feel like being creative, but I still need a good meal. This recipe is super simple—just sprinkle some lemon pepper on some chicken breasts and throw it on the grill. I then cook up a batch of quinoa […]
