We all have relatives with different dietary needs. There is no reason why we can’t include them when we plan our Thanksgiving meals. That’s why we wanted to share these delicious, gluten free desserts for Thanksgiving from The Cornell Daily Sun, so no one feels left out this Thanksgiving. Recipes include Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake (yum) and Grandpa Barry’s Apple Pie (oh my).
Healthy Turkey Dinner
Last week we talked all about how to manage your food intake during the holiday season. This week we would like to take the time to provide you with a turkey dinner that everyone can enjoy! Our friends over at eatingwell.com provided us with a great turkey recipe. We wanted to focus on this today because it goes right along with our trademark, “Put people first, and people get healthy!” Check out this awesome recipe!
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Fitness and Body Weight and The Obesity Paradox
Fitness, Obesity, and Your Body Weight
Researchers found that fit people, regardless of body weight or obesity status, all had similar survival rates. However, unfit people were twice as likely to die. People considered to be “fit” were those who incorporated regular exercise into their lifestyle and had healthy cardiovascular systems.
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Holiday Digestion & Pain Management
Holiday Digestion & Pain Management
So here it comes, the holiday we’ve all been waiting for, Thanksgiving! The best part is being able to enjoy the four “F’s”: family, friends, football, and best of all, food! We are certain that your family has the best recipes out there and you can’t wait to splurge. However, overindulgence can also cause painful digestion issues such as bloating, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. [Read more…]
Healthy Snacks for School
If they are not already there, your kids are most likely getting ready to go back to school. You might be thinking to yourself, what do I add to little Johnny’s lunch for him to snack on? At Arrowhead Health Centers, we believe that children are our future so we have provided our top five healthy snacks for school time. These are in no particular order and are all a great source of nutrition.
Setting SMART Summer Goals
As days pass, it is important to continue to be continuously thinking about your goals; both long and short term. Just a couple months ago, we were excited about the New Year and goals that we set for ourselves. As we look at where we are today, we may have some adjustments to make from the original goal, and we may have different goals and we may just need to start! There is plenty of discussion on the best way to successfully achieve your goal: some focus on writing down monthly goals, some meet with accountability partners, and some take time to vision their goals daily. Having goals is a great way to motivate yourself and keep you committed to hitting each of your targets. How can you make sure that you will accomplish your goals? One of the most efficient ways to set goals is to make sure they are S.M.A.R.T. [Read more…]
An Apple a Day… An Healthy Fruit
In a world today where the focus tends to be on all of the trendy “superfruits” like goji berries and pomegranates, it seems like we may be overlooking our old friend the apple. Once the poster child of fruits around the world, making frequent appearances on the desks of teachers and even the star of one of the most famous quotes about doctors, the apple now finds itself a bit of a cliché, but still making major contributions in health.
Food Can Boost Your Immune System
Can food be the first line of defense in our fight against disease? Experts and doctors continue to point to the pivotal role food plays in how healthy we live, including what diseases we can avoid and how effectively we maintain our energy levels. In many ways, the foods we eat can become the medicine we need to boost our immune system and live healthier lives.