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 [...]
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 [...]
Are your children refusing to eat their vegetables? Consider these helpful cooking tips to approach that problem in new ways: Puree vegetables and use them as nearly undetectable ingredients in dishes such as meatloaf, hamburgers and pasta sauce. Prepare a variety of vegetables in a variety of ways. You [...]
Have you tried numerous forms of pain relief? YES/NO Is your joint pain affecting your everyday routine? YES/NO Do you sometimes feel depressed from the pain and limited mobility? YES/NO Are you ready to do what’s necessary (education, rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle) to support joint replacement? YES/NO If you answered YES to [...]
You do not have to wait until you can’t walk to consider surgery If pain is hindering your daily routine and non-invasive pain-relief methods are no longer helping, you should contact a physician and inquire about joint replacement. You don’t have to be a certain age to get joint [...]
A balanced exercise program can help keep you fit, strong, flexible and trim, all of which support healthy joints. 1. Flexibility Training Improves range of motion and relieves stiffness. Try yoga, Pilates, tai chi or qigong. 2. Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise Boosts endurance and helps with weight management. Walking, swimming, [...]
Osteoarthritis and wear-and-tear arthritis are the most common causes of knee pain. Here are 5 ways to relieve the creaking and ease the discomfort: 1. Anti-Inflammatory Medications Over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen work well. 2. RICE Therapy Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation help lessen the swelling and pain. 3. Physical [...]
The Mediterranean Diet abounds with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. It also features moderate portions of fish, poultry—and even a little red wine! These fresh, flavorful foods contain numerous nutrients, powerful antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which can help you: Curb inflammation and relieve [...]
