Summer is here, which means warmer weather, lots of outdoor physical activity and a risk of electrolyte imbalance. It is important to pay attention to body hydration especially in the summer months. “Water is always going to be the best…
When the calendar turns to March, Americans love to celebrate Irish culture, often with parades, corned beef and cabbage and a frosty mug of green beer. The colorful brew is simply regular beer dyed green using food coloring or natural…
September is National Food Safety Education Month. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States each year. At Memorial Health, our five hospitals follow the FDA Food…
Healthy School Lunches: Yes, They Do Exist Lunch is key when it comes to fueling your child through the school day. But what does a healthy lunch look like – that kids will actually eat and not toss into the…
You see the advertising for protein bars, shakes and supplements, and recognize how carbohydrates provide energy, but how do you accurately determine how much you need in your diet to perform your favorite activities? Carbohydrates are the main energy source…
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the death of Ireland’s patron saint by wearing, eating and drinking all things green. To keep the holiday healthy, break away from tradition this year and forgo that salty, fatty corned beef and caloric beer by…
Have you ever sat down in front of the television with a bowl of chips while watching your favorite show, only to look down during the commercial break to see that all the food is gone? What’s worse is you…
Do you reach for your coffee first thing in the morning and keep pouring throughout the day? Maybe your caffeine of choice is tea, soda or an energy drink. You think it keeps you moving throughout your day, but is…
If you or someone you love is fighting an eating disorder, know you aren’t alone. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations and backgrounds. Characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating behaviors, eating disorders…
Don’t fall victim to the “lose weight quick” fads running rampant this time of year. Bottom line? They don’t work. Plus, they often fail because they lack nutrition and don’t address behavioral changes needed to maintain a healthy weight long…