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Food for Thought – (4/17/2023)

Understanding Carbohydrates and Sugar Carbohydrates are a key fuel source for our bodies. When we eat a food containing carbohydrates our digestive system breaks it down into sugar…

April 2023 Better You Newsletter

What to expect in the third and fourth trimester of pregnancy. Get in the zone: 7 exercises to help you get started. Quinoa with Peas & Lemons.

Food for Thought – (4/10/2023)

How active is your activity? It is well publicized that the CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening…

Food for Thought – (4/3/2023)

Nutrition Approaches for Prediabetes Prediabetes means your fasting blood sugar levels are elevated but not to the point that meets criteria of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). To prevent…

Stress Awareness

What is Stress? April is Stress Awareness Month Stress can be defined as physical, mental, or emotional strain caused by a stressor. Occasional stress is a normal coping mechanism. However,…

Food for Thought – (3/20/2023)

The Nation’s Hydration Drinking enough water is important for your health. Even mild forms of dehydration can affect our mood, our ability to maintain our body temperature, and…

Earth Day 2023

SAVE THE DATE Conserve and Preserve the Earth Mark your calendars! Earth Day is April 22, 2023. With Earth Day, we can learn to appreciate and draw attention to the…

Food for Thought – (3/6/2023)

Fruits and Vegetables – Eat to your health! Did you know that fruits and vegetables have more than just vitamins and minerals? There are compounds called phytochemicals in…