Thanksgiving. A time to be with family, watch football, relax and eat a lot of salty, rich foods. For many people Thanksgiving is not a time to focus on their health, and especially not a time to focus on their diets, but this can change.

In general, sodium (salt) intake is much too high in the United States. The American Heart Association recommends a limit of 1,500 mg of sodium per day for adults. One teaspoon of salt contains …Continue reading this post

This year, enjoy all the fun and frights of Halloween without fretting about the consequences of gobs of candy and other sweet treats. Excessive candy consumption can be bad for kid’s teeth and provide them with unneeded calories. As parents, it can be a challenge to make Halloween fun while restricting access to treats. Here are some ideas …Continue reading this post

Would you be surprised to know that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. is considered obese? So statistically speaking, if you have four children, one would be obese. How can you know for sure? During your child’s yearly physical his or her height and weight are taken. Something called body mass index (BMI) is determined by height and weight measurements. That information is plotted …Continue reading this post

The lock out is over and now it’s time to cheer the Packers on to another Super Bowl Championship! To many people, football season is synonymous with hours on the couch, high calorie beverages, brats, cheese and unhealthy weight gain for both kids and adults. The only people that are healthy during football season are perhaps the players themselves. It’s time to change that! We can still enjoy the Packers and the usual not-so-healthy party favorites while incorporating some fun activities and healthy foods for a good balance. …Continue reading this post

Following a heart-healthy diet not only helps the heart, it also helps you maintain a healthy weight. Use these tips to jumpstart your diet:

• Choose leaner meats.
• Increase fruits and vegetables.
• Increase whole grains.

High-fat meats are among the most significant sources of saturated fat and cholesterol. Limit beef, sausages, hot dogs and fried or battered foods. Choose lean meats such as chicken, turkey and fish. Try baking, grilling and broiling meats instead of …Continue reading this post