The Secret to Quick, Nutritionist-Approved Meals
Let’s face it, we’re all busy! Sometimes convenience is the name of the game when it comes to meal preparation. Making a home-cooked meal from scratch may be ideal when it comes to putting a
Fall, Fairs, Festivals and Food: Tackling Fall Fair Food
The fall season in North Texas brings with it a wide variety of fairs and festivals from the State Fair of Texas to Greek festivals, Ocktoberfest and celebrations of the much-beloved taco. So how do
Are There Hidden Risks to Diet Soda?
It’s no secret that soda is not the healthiest option to quench our thirst, but many turn to diet soda thinking it is healthier than its original counterpart. Unfortunately, besides there being no research that
Diabetes Myths Debunked
Chances are that unless you or someone close to you have diabetes, you don’t spend much time thinking about it. With close to 10 percent of the population currently living with diabetes, however, it’s time
Understand Your Health: What is Cholesterol?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but what exactly is cholesterol and how does it affect your heart? When you consider that one in three Americans has high cholesterol,
Taking the Hype Out of Energy Drinks
Trying to keep kids from growing up too quickly is a battle every parent knows. Some boys and girls want to join social media too early or wear clothes that push boundaries (eek!). Parents have
How to Keep Blood Sugar Numbers Down with Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise is a struggle to keep up with for most of us, but if you have diabetes, you know how much harder it can be. Diet and exercise can both affect your blood
Can You Really Become Lactose Intolerant as You Get Older?
A lot of things change as we get older, unfortunately, but if you’ve noticed that dairy products are not playing as nicely with your digestive system as they used to, age might not be the
Ditch the Diets – How to Make Healthy Eating Fit Your Lifestyle
It’s been a couple of months since you made those New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and eat less—like you do every January. Whether you’ve stuck to your annual pledge or not, chances are you
Seize the Moment
While you might not be able to devote an hour at a time to being healthier, you can certainly adopt better habits throughout the day. Check out some easy ways to get healthier — 15 minutes at a