By Joan Bahr, MS RD CDE BC-ADM – Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Southwest Health December, already? With the end of 2017 approaching, now is a good time to reflect on the past year and plan for 2018. The start of a new year is a popular time for setting new health and [read more]
By Ashley Meyer, Marketing Coordinator at Southwest Health For many of us it would be unrealistic to completely cut our sweet tooth cravings from our diets. So here’s some easy tips for satisfying those cravings, while still being mindful of nutrition. Combine Foods – Combine nutritious foods with your craving foods. Here’s some tasty ideas [read more]
Fiber is well-known as an important part of nutrition; yet the average American gets just 12-15 grams of fiber a day – far below the recommended 25-30 grams. So how can you increase your fiber without making huge changes to your diet? Try these simple snack and meal recipes: Yogurt with fresh fruit – Raspberries [read more]
Getting children to eat healthy can be a struggle. Not quite grasping the concept of nutrition and how food fuels the body, they often times reach for food that simply tastes best to them. Check out these yummy, easy, and healthy recipes to help get more fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet! 1. Guacamole [read more]
Nuts have always been known for their nutritional value. In fact, sources, such as the Harvard School of Public Health, claim that even just a few servings of nuts a week is associated with living longer. The Harvard 30 year study of nearly 120,000 participants, reported that people who ate nuts daily were less likely [read more]
According to the American Heart Association, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than adults without diabetes. If you have the blood-sugar condition, these statistics may seem overwhelming. Not only do you have to think about dealing with diabetes, but you may also have to [read more]
August in Wisconsin means the days are still long and warm, so you don’t have to put your grill away anytime soon. It’s as easy to make outdoor cooking and eating healthful as it is to make it unhealthful. Studies have shown the average American barbecue can contain more than 2,000 calories and 120 grams [read more]
by Amanda Sternquist, Marketing Assistant at Southwest Health All my life I’ve struggled with my weight. I’ve tried countless diets and programs which have inevitably failed me, never losing more than 10 or 15 pounds each time. I’m the type of person who vehemently despises working out, and I love food. At one point, after [read more]
by Joan Bahr, MS RD CDE, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator at Southwest Health Imagine a plump, succulent, beautiful red strawberry! Is your mouth watering? Strawberries are a delicious fruit – but did you know they are also VERY nutritious? First, here’s some strawberry facts that might shock you! Ninety percent of US households eat [read more]
by Healthbeat Committee at Southwest Health You think of food to fuel your workouts, but it also can improve your brainpower! A study from Rush University in Chicago found that adults who followed a heart-healthy diet reduced their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50% compared to those who didn’t. The diet, a hybrid of [read more]