Health

There is so much information on the internet these days, and of course, not all of it is right. Here are twenty nutrition myths that have been debunked by our very own Michelle, our Registered Nutritionist Dietitian. 1. Kale is the healthiest vegetable ever in …

The festivities are over, now really over even if they lasted an extra month, as they did for some of us. They came with a lot of fun and consequently, a little or a lot of weight gain. Now it is the time to make …

The holidays are finally over, and you’ve committed the 2016 year to improving your health through diet and exercise. So far, your diet is going well, but you are so tired at the end of the day that cooking a healthy meal often feels like …

Got the winter and/or post-holiday blahs? Suffering from seasonal affective disorder? (a condition whereby you get depressed primarily due to the lack of natural light…I would think this hits Alaskans pretty hard this time of year). Got a bad case of cabin fever? Stuck in …

There’s no doubt that frozen foods are some of the most convenient foods on the planet. But if you’re eating healthy,  you have concerns about eating them. Here are the top ten healthiest frozen foods on the market. 1. MagicKitchen.com – Our meals are made …

How much weight do people really gain during the holidays? If you’ve struggled with your weight during this time of year, it can seem like a lot. But it’s not as much as you might think. In a recent study published in the New England …

It’s no secret that a lot of foods are high in sodium. At the holiday party or during your last-minute dash to finish shopping, if you following a Low Sodium diet, you know you should avoid foods like pizza, French fries, and fast-food burgers. But …

There is a ton of advice often doled out about eating right and staying healthy-and most importantly not to lose your mind when doing it. Healthy eating should not be about strict diets and too little calories; it should be about feeling great when you …

When you’re in a hurry to grab a bite to eat or get dinner on the table, convenience food probably comes to mind. But if you’re trying to limit the amount of sodium you consume, you already know that fast food, French fries, and processed …

Step up to the buffet line at a holiday party, look over the food selection on the menu, survey the spread of food options at the family gathering, or decide what to serve your guests for dinner. If you’re like most people, you’ll be doing …