Weekly Dietitian Tip: Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving tips: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider these tips to keep the holiday a healthy one! Eat breakfast. As a Dietitian I don’t recommend not eating until the big meal […]
Read MoreThanksgiving tips: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider these tips to keep the holiday a healthy one! Eat breakfast. As a Dietitian I don’t recommend not eating until the big meal […]
Read MoreJust because the temperature is dropping doesn’t mean we need to stop exercising outside. When participating in physical activity in the cold, avoid skin contact with the environment, wear the […]
Read MoreThere is a lot of confusion as to what’s the best way to make your morning oatmeal. Are the instant packets really healthy? Which one should I choose? Do I […]
Read MoreCuban Press: Top of the line Shoulder Work This is a difficult exercise to strengthen your upper back, rotator cuff, and chest muscles. Starting with a chest-supported motion on the […]
Read MoreSeeing a “Pure Cane Sugar” packet, and a “Sugar in the Raw, Turbinado Cane Sugar” packet can be confusing. They are different colored packets (white and brown), and it seems […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered which small, colored packet you should add to your coffee and what the difference is anyway? The white packets are table sugar, they pack in extra […]
Read MoreCarle Health & Fitness Center Executive Director Catherine Porter has been named a 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction. Catherine is the recipient of the 2021 Community Leadership Award. The Harriett […]
Read MoreOctober is the month where there seems to be Halloween candy everywhere you turn. While a little bit can fit into a healthy diet, you’d be surprised to know how […]
Read MoreBesides pumpkins, apples are also popular fruits around this time of the year. All varieties of apples are good sources of Vitamin C, an important nutrient for a strong immune […]
Read More5 Ways to Pumpkin: White Bean Soup Fall is a great time to implement creativity to your usual routines. One such way is mixing up the foods you use! Challenging […]
Read MoreDid you know that exercise also plays a strong role in lowering your cancer risk? Taking part in physical activity is one of the most important things that you can […]
Read MoreMake sure you pull your elbows in tight towards the body when doing lat pull downs. This will help you work more muscles in your back when doing this exercise. […]
Read MoreIt’s fun to mix up nutrition throughout the seasons. Pumpkin is a great source of Beta-Carotene, which is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of developing certain cancers and protects […]
Read MoreMany people think white potatoes are void of nutrition while sweet potatoes are chalked full. Both types of potatoes are actually very similar in terms of calories, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, […]
Read MoreSeated Piriformis Stretch The seated Piriformis stretch targets not only the piriformis, but also the glutes and hips. In order to perform this stretch, sit with a neutral spine on […]
Read MoreIt’s a good rule of thumb to strive for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Typically, that means 3 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit. This […]
Read MoreWhen you get on the Bosu ball make sure you are near a stable surface. When performing the heel-to-toe exercise you will shift your weight from the back of your […]
Read MoreThis exercise will help pull your shoulders back if you have a problem with rounded shoulders. Pull the handles back toward your forehead until your hands are in front of […]
Read MoreFun food fact: You might think that white potatoes are nothing but unhealthy calories, but did you know they actually provide a lot of nutrition? Potatoes are packed with fiber, […]
Read MoreTry this amazing smoothie for a burst of antioxidants and a burst of flavor! Ingredients: -1/2 Carton Banana Premier Protein Shake (individually packaged) -1/2 C. Milk -1/4 C. Orange Juice […]
Read MoreDo you have kids you’re packing school lunches for? Here are some healthy ways to vary it up, keep it appetizing, and continue nourishing those little bodies. Peanut butter and […]
Read MoreHere are 3 simple and easy band exercises to help with shoulder strength and stability. Banded Press and Stretch: Grab the band at shoulder width while your elbows are tucked […]
Read MoreMovement Purpose: These movements help to open up the chest muscles and shoulders. They activate and prime the body by increasing mobility and blood flow to the upper body. These movements […]
Read MoreOmega 3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and mental acuity-improving properties. There are three types that are all necessary in the diet: EPA (found in fatty fish like salmon) DHA […]
Read MoreBuilding a healthy plate for each meal is a simple way to help lower your risk for developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer, and help […]
Read MoreImportance of a Deadlift: Deadlifts are movements that focus on strengthening the posterior chain. It also demonstrates one of the biggest general functioning movements a person does: hinge. Here we […]
Read MoreSaturated fats are the type of fat that we do want to limit. Saturated fats raise cholesterol and contribute towards inflammation. Foods high in saturated fat also tend to be high in […]
Read MoreHamstring Stretch: When performing a hamstring stretch, this movement helps to improve your hamstring flexibility, increase leg mobility, and help strengthen the lower back and legs. Make sure while performing […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to fats, we do want unsaturated fats in our diet. Unsaturated fats still play an important role in health and wellbeing, as well as supporting healthy weight loss. Unsaturated […]
Read MoreThe Bulgarian Split Squat is an exercise that will challenge you greatly but you will be proud you accomplished it once it’s over! To perform this correctly place your rear […]
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