Spaghetti squash is a tasty, easy-to-prepare alternative to pasta when you are craving a classic comfort food on these chilly winter nights. Karah Stanley, a dietitian with the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, demonstrates just how easy it is to prepare in the video below. Spaghetti squash is tasty with a little salt and pepper or garlic added, similar to zucchini noodles (or, as we lovingly call them, zoodles).
Hydration is important; it helps your body function properly. But, some of the things that you have been told about water and hydration are simply not true. Here are a few examples from the Washington Post. See if you know which ones are true and which are false. Coffee and tea count toward hydration True. The diuretic effect (forces water to be excreted by the body) of coffee and tea with caffeine does not offset the hydration benefits you get from drinking coffee or tea. Water will hydrate you more, but coffee or tea will do in a pinch.…
Is your son or daughter beginning to experience signs of puberty? Dr. Aleah Gibson, a family physician out of the St. Elizabeth Physicians Aurora, Ind. office, offers tips for keeping your teens healthy. Most experts recommend parents begin discussing body changes that occur during puberty by ages 7-8 for most children. For tips, take a look at this checklist from Psychology Today. St. Elizabeth offers a Mother/Daughter class designed to open communication between mothers and daughters regarding puberty. Click here for more information.
Life is busy; we get it. Sometimes you just want to go through a drive-thru or order a pizza and call it a day. We’re not judging you … mostly because we’ve done it, too. But, that’s why this list of 32 healthy meals from Greatist peaked our interest. These are meals you can eat wherever, whenever (with way less calories than that large pepperoni and sausage). Here are our top five: 1. Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies: If you love buffalo wings, but hate the mess, these pies are for you. 2. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza roll-Ups: Pizza on-the-go? Yes, please.…
As kids head back to school, it’s no surprise that September is recognized as Head Lice Prevention Month. Young kids who still lay on the floor for naps or story time are especially susceptible, but the selfie is responsible for ensuring older kids are equally at risk. Sure enough, that “first day of school group selfie” can create a highway to half a dozen new heads for the parasites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides these additional tips for preventing the spread of head lice: Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact at home, school and elsewhere (i.e. during sports…
Every night you go to bed thinking: Tomorrow’s the day I’m going to wake up and work out. And every morning you look at your clock and hit the snooze button. If this hits close to home, you’re not alone. Many people want to become the type of person who can wake up early and get their workout in before the rush of the rest of the day. Unfortunately, many of these same people hit snooze several times before seizing the day, and then end up feeling guilty for missing yet another morning workout. First of all, understand that just…
If you recently helped your 18-year-old unpack plastic totes filled with quick-drying towels, $650 worth of textbooks and other “necessities,” you likely also handed them a meal card, gave them a hug and reminded them not to spend all the earnings from their summer job in one place. But, 18-year-olds being 18-year-olds, they likely have already called to ask about joining a campus group (for only $150 a month) or buying a couple new video games to pass the time they’re not studiously spending in the library. As a parent, is it still your job to pay for the things…
Cauliflower, basically in season all year long, is always easy to find and can be prepred as a summery side dish or an alternative to winter staples, such as mashed potatoes. In the recipe below from the American Heart Association, a hint of parmesan cheese and black pepper make it the perfect fall side dish. And, with only 104 calories per serving (and six grams of fat), it’s a healthy alternative to heavy pastas or starchy vegetables that become more popular in the colder months. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets (6 ounces) 2 tsp. grated, reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1…
You’ve likely heard that there are plenty of options when it comes to non-dairy milk. Whether someone in your family is lactose intolerant or if you’re just looking to make some other dietary changes, choosing the one with the most benefits can be a challenge. After all, what’s the difference between soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk? Karah Stanley, a registered dietitian with the St. Elizbeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains what you need to know about each type of non-dairy milk in the video below. One similarity, though? You can now get all three at Starbucks. The chain…
If you signed up to run the Honor Run Half Marathon, you’re down to just ten weeks left to train, which sounds like a lot of time. But, if you are a beginner, you may want to hop off the couch now. (Haven’t registered, yet? That’s OK – there’s still time! Click here to sign up today.) Not sure how to get started? Download our half marathon training plan. The plan, courtesy of a trainer with Lifetime Run Club, includes two rest days each week and a day to add in some cross training. Cross training could be swimming,…
