Category: Seniors
The #1 Reason You Should Be Exercising
Find out why getting “physical” is good for your heart. Guest Post By: Valerie Latona It’s Spring—just about that time when everyone starts exercising to get in shape for summer. But there’s a more important reason to be exercising every day…your heart! Study after study talks about how exercising—cardio in ... more
Read moreLet’s Do Dinner!
Five tips for making mealtime family time. By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all families to make a commitment to eating more meals together and “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” How can you possibly squeeze dinner into your family ... more
Read moreHealthy Pub Grub!
How to survive a fattening night out at your local sports bar! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Whether you pull up a stool at your local pub or sports bar to watch the game on the big screen or just to socialize, you can count on being surrounded by onion rings, ... more
Read moreMyFitnessPal App Review
Keep track of your eating and exercise with this easy to use app! By: Jodie Shield, RD What’s the most popular New Year’s resolution? If you said losing weight, you’re so right! Losing weight always ranks in the top three along with saving money and getting organized. While it’s important ... more
Read moreTop 10 Cookie Baking Tips
How To Bake Perfect Cookies By: Jodie Shield, RD The holidays are all about making memories with your family. How about starting an edible tradition? Grab your rolling pin and kids, along with my sugar cookie recipe, and celebrate Bake Cookies Day. It’s officially suppose to take place on December ... more
Read moreIs the Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
The truth about gluten-free diets and your health. By: Jodie Shield, RD Many of you have been asking me about the gluten-free diet. Should I be on one? Is it safe? Will it help me lose weight? What foods are gluten-free? So, before you forego trying my delicious banana bread ... more
Read moreHow To Get Your Family To Eat Breakfast
Beat-the-clock breakfast tips! By: Jodie Shield, RD Daycare, school, work – for today’s busy families, the morning rush hour is about more than traffic. Everyone is in a mad dash to finish homework, brush their hair and teeth, and pack lunches before racing out the door. Squeezing in a quick ... more
Read moreTop 4 Fresh Cooking Herbs
Tips and recipes for enjoying the salt-free flavor of fresh herbs. By: Jodie Shield, RD This summer I grew my very first herb garden. My family was skeptical because while I can cook, they know I don’t have a green thumb. Guilty as charged! That’s why I decorate my house ... more
Read moreKids Eat Right!
A website that helps families shop, cook and eat right! Do you have kids or grandkids ranging in age from newborns to teenagers? If so, you have got to check out one of my favorite family websites – Kids Eat Right. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation ... more
Read moreHealth by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It
By: Jodie Shield, RD As if anybody needs a reason to eat chocolate! But if you do, here’s the bittersweet truth about everybody’s favorite sweet stuff – – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is . . . heart-healthy. It takes approximately 400 cocoa beans to make 1 pound of chocolate. ... more
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