The holiday season traditionally means an abundance of food, and usually you find yourself with a lot of leftovers the next day. These healthy recipes will help you turn that unused food into delicious reimagined dishes! Broccoli–Turkey Brunch Casserole Ingredients 1½ cups fat-free milk 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed [...]
Pumpkins are one of the most prevailing icons of the fall season, and while they make great decorations, it can be easy to overlook the positive health benefits that can be gained from eating pumpkin-based dishes. Pumpkins are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A and potassium, while being extremely low in calories. [...]
If you're severely overweight and it's starting to affect your health and your life, weight-loss surgery could be the right choice for you. Weight-loss surgery helps you to gradually lose the weight and keep it off. So you can reduce or even eliminate health risks associated with obesity and [...]
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and it’s not just an older person’s disease. In fact, an estimated one in 10 people who experience a stroke are under the age of 45. If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, you should call 911 immediately to seek expert medical attention. However, [...]
Summer Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries 2 peaches, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 oz. non-fat, peach flavored Greek style yogurt 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed 1/2 cup ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree [...]
Expectant mothers need to be sure they get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help ensure they get the nutrients they need for their unborn baby’s development. The following are two recipes that are ideal for prenatal meals. Chicken Ratatouille Served over rice, this delicious dish is loaded with vegetables [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Know your family’s medical history Find a primary care physician you like and get a yearly physical Maintain a healthy weight Eat well Move more Get [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future.* Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every year Eye [...]
Follow these steps to set the right healthy habits for maintaining well-being as you age and increase your chances of a disease- and illness-free future. Annual physical exam—blood pressure, clinical breast exam, cholesterol testing Blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anemia Cardiovascular evaluation Mammogram every one to [...]
