Taking the Weekend Off
Since I am very busy at the moment, I will not have a post this weekend. Be well, and you can expect a new blog at the end of next week! 🙂
Author: Carolyn Bivans RDN
My Favorite Things: Hypervolt Massage Gun
Anyone who knows me well knows that I’m a minimalist. I’m not really into owning a lot of gadgets. But when I find a product that delivers in a big way, I will get it and tell others about it. This product is one such example. Hyperice, a medical device company, makes a massage gun […]
Bite Sized Exercise, Maximum Benefits
Straight from Montreal, Quebec… a fantastic article on how fitness in 20 minute long, bite sized portions can make a big impact on your health. The best part – this plan is adaptable to whatever form of exercise you choose. So, grab a friend, or go solo, and get busy walking, running, cycling, swimming, or […]
25 Foods for Healthy Blood Pressure
From Parade, here is a list of 25 foods to eat to help keep a healthy blood pressure. Bear in mind, if you have a restricted diet due to another medical condition, not all of these foods may be appropriate for you. However, there are bound to be several foods on this list that will […]
Conditions That Increase Cancer Risk
There are myriad reasons to lose weight and get your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. Reducing your risk of cancer would be one of the most important reasons. From NPR, this article explains in brief the connection between metabolic syndrome and cancer. Metabolic syndrome is defined as having three of the five following […]
Recipe Roundup: Vietnamese Meatballs
As I have a busy weekend, another short and sweet post… Recipe Roundups are always good for this! From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vietnamese-Style Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce. For those with IBS, this recipe can be adapted quite easily. Omit the green onions and garlic in the meatballs and the green onions […]
The Many Factors of Good Health
For many people, the number on the scale – i.e., their weight – is one of the most important “results” they seek to obtain. However, there are other factors that paint a more complete picture of good health, many of them far more important than the number on the scale. Here are some of those […]
About Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice can interact with many medications. Read more here. When I work with patients, I always check for food/medication/supplement interactions. That’s a very important part of patient care. Have a great week!
Some Interesting Articles
Short and sweet this week, as I have a lot going on! Two interesting articles from Psychology Today. Why writing by hand is good for our brains. How love and chocolate can improve our well being. Enjoy!
Product Review: Miscellaneous Snacks
I’ve tried some new products recently and thought a brief review of several at once would be fun. Sillycow Farms hot cocoa mix in Chocolate Ginger Snap. Here in Naples, I found this product at Seed To Table grocery store. I’ve always enjoyed the Chocolate Chocolate version of their hot cocoa mix; it is my […]