By Joe Wilkes If you’ve followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know the state of affairs is pretty grim. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades, and most signs point to the next generation being the first whose life expectancy...
By Joe WilkesBy now, most of us know what we should be eating—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and fish, among other foods. But anyone heading off to the supermarket with a shopping list of the best recommendations for a healthy diet is in for a...
I wanted to share with you 4 BIG things that you can do each day to become a healthier person. These little things will help you will lose weight, feel energized, heal your body and promote good health. Doing each of these every day will add up over...
Teaching your children to eat healthy can really be a chore. With obesity on the rise at every age level, it’s important for children to learn healthy habits now. After years of struggling with my own weight, some medical conditions and then seeing how MY bad...
by Kathy SmithMy last tip, “Healthy Grocery Shopping—Part I,” covered the general layout of most supermarkets as well as simple guidelines for produce, protein, and dairy shopping. Now we’ll review different types of starchy carbohydrates (pasta,...
