It seems as though chia seeds are having a moment. People are adding them to just about everything from smoothies to muffins, even soups. Finally, Amber Cranfield, a registered dietitian with St. Elizabeth Physicians’ Weight Management Center explains that crunchy component to your favorite foods, and why you should consider adding them to even more dishes when you have the chance.
Track enthusiasts across the world travel to one of the largest meets around – the Penn Relays. According to the Penn Relays’ website, “Each spring, more than 15,000 student-athletes from high schools and colleges around the nation visit Philadelphia to compete in the Penn Relays. [More] than 100,000 fans annually attend the action at Franklin Field.” Amid these athletes and fans, one of the most popular races each year is the 100m dash for athletes 75 and older. We stumbled across this 10-minute short film, “Going the Distance” produced by NBC Sports on Greatist.com. If you don’t have time to…
Chinese food is delicious but is often unhealthy with large amounts of sodium, MSG, and carbs. This recipe from Skinny Taste serves 4 (perfect for the family) and offers the familiar yumminess of Chinese food, without the guilt. If you are in the mood to do something a little different, St. Elizabeth’s own Lisa King, RN, has adapted the recipe from Skinny Taste. Her ingredients and instructions are listed below. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” Ingredients: 1 medium head (about 24 oz) cauliflower, rinsed. 1 tbsp sesame oil. 2 egg whites. 1 large egg. pinch of salt. cooking spray. 1/2 small onion,…
We wanted to learn more about the health benefits of having a pet, so we went straight to the source: Animal Planet. According to the animal experts over at the TV network, keeping a pet has these five health benefits: Helps prevent allergies in children. Improves interpersonal skills in social settings (“Hey, cute dog!”). Encourages physical fitness, specifically cardiac activities. Promotes weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Provides comfort and understanding, especially to people who may have a hard time connecting with other humans. While it’s hard to classify these benefits as “pet therapy,” for pet owners, it can sometimes…
Today is your wake-up call. Like many diseases, Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or at least delayed, but for most of us, that means making some changes. And change is hard. Preventing Type 2 diabetes usually requires losing weight, changing what you eat every day and exercising more. Most experts recommend breaking big changes down into lots of little steps. Instead of starting your exercise plan by training for a marathon, for example, work your way up to a 30-minute walk every day. “The first step to managing your risk of Type 2 diabetes is recognizing that you…
Have you perused the meat section at your local grocery store lately? If you are a meat-eater, the answer is probably yes, and if so, you’ve probably been slightly confused by all of the options. What is the difference between grass-fed beef and conventional beef? Is one better than the other? And if so, how? What benefits does it provide? Learn the answers to all these questions and more in the video below featuring St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center dietitian, Eric Davenport.
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes (either Type 1 or Type 2), and it’s the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., as well as a major player in two other leading killers, heart disease and stroke. That information may be familiar to you, but here are 10 other facts about diabetes you might not know, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Diabetes Association: About a third of those 29 million diabetics don’t know they have the disease. Type 2 diabetes ““ the type in which the body makes insulin, but can’t…
Most people don’t feel like they get enough sleep each night. So, on those rare nights when you get to turn off the light and set your alarm for eight hours from that moment, you can’t help but smile at the blissful night of sleep you’re about to get. But, then, despite your best intentions, you still wake up feeling groggy. What gives? Well, we learned from the Huffington Post this week that feeling well-rested is not just about the amount of sleep you get, but also the quality of the sleep you are getting. In that same article, we…
Springtime has, since the dawn of early civilizations, symbolized renewal and rebirth. And, as many busy adults know, nothing needs renewal more than the floor beneath the refrigerator. Many people use the term “spring cleaning” to define the “sprucing up” that occurs once the last frost has melted. It can be an all-out offense to take down the dirt, dust and allergens that have collected in your home over the past year. It could also be emptying the gutters, power-washing the siding or getting the garden ready for planting. Whether you’re organizing, deep cleaning or deodorizing, now’s the time to…
Spring is just around the corner, which means we’re gearing up for outdoor activities. CincinnatiUSA.com targets travelers coming to Greater Cincinnati with lots of good information about activities and attractions in the area. It recently posted a great list of 10 Family-Friendly Hiking Spots. Some of these we were familiar with; some are less well known. We highly recommend checking it out. Last year, we embarked on a couple of local hikes. You can see our posts about Caesar Creek Gorge, Mt. Airy Forest and Withrow Nature Preserve by clicking on the links. We can’t wait for warmer weather so…
