Over one-third of all cancers can be prevented by healthy diet, physical activity and weight management. February—National Cancer Prevention Month—provides the perfect excuse to revive those dwindling New Year’s resolutions and start working towards a healthy lifestyle. Choose mostly plant foods, limit red and avoid processed meats. Preparing meals focused around vegetables, fruits, whole grains [...]
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The Best YOU!
by Kate Krantz, PT, COMT In my role as a Physical Therapist, I frequently discuss weight concerns and general health with women of all ages. I am not a dietitian or physician, but I am a woman who loves chocolate and sweets and struggles to maintain a healthy weight! For me, at the age of 35 I [...]
Fiber: Why Don’t You Eat More?
Imagine the marketing excitement that would ensue if a product came on the market that was proven to help control weight, reduce childhood obesity, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and decrease risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes and many cancers? Such a substance-dietary fiber-already exists, and it’s readily available in foods that are inexpensive and [...]
Supersized Waistlines of Americans… and 10 tips to shrink yours
Are you like the 60 percent of Americans that eat a fast food lunch at least once a week, or the 25 percent who eat out five or more times because of a hectic life? Although a meal eaten of the run fits easily into a busy schedule, it is not an invitation to eat [...]
Fitness verses “Thinness”
Here’s how to get started on a positive body image breakthrough and a vigorous cycle…. Sometimes we use “thinness” and diets as a metaphor for what we really want in life. We think, “When I lose weight, I’ll finally be happy.” Being thin won’t make you happy. Being healthy and well will improve your sense of [...]
Understanding portion sizes for kids
Portion sizes are just as important as the types of foods we eat. Even overeating on healthy foods can lead to unwanted weight gain and health risks. Follow this graph of proper portion sizes and servings each day of the different food groups. In addition, put the following tips to use in order to eat [...]
Do you know what you are eating?
It is sometimes difficult to know if the foods you are eating are helping or defeating your wellness journey. The cardiac rehab specialists at Agnesian HealthCare help patients understand good nutrition values. Here’s another source to help sort through facts and fiction. We will be featuring a different video from JoyBauer.com each Friday. Do you [...]
How do I get my kids to eat healthy?
“Living healthy and active is important to overall health. Exercise and fuel (food) are key to keeping young bodies healthy. Getting your family involved in growing, harvesting and preparing foods is a great way to start lifelong healthy habits ,” says Heather Schmidt, DO, family medicine provider and healthy lifestyle coach with Agnesian HealthCare Fond [...]
The verdict on artificial sweeteners
“While they make food taste sweet without adding calories, there is no real nutritional value to them,” says Janeah Steel, a registered dietitian with Agnesian HealthCare. “Artificial sweeteners are OK in moderation; you can also consider other sources to satisfy your sweet tooth. A small splash of balsamic vinegar or natural fruit juice can provide [...]
How do sugars and carbs affect your health?
The American Heart Association recently posted an article that talked about the importance of reducing your sugar intake. Dr. Gauthier, of the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Ripon, agrees with their assessment. Sugars in your diet can be naturally occurring or added. Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) [...]
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