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…
Ever really wonder what happens when you eat? Your digestive system is complex and has an impact on your overall health. Every time you eat, food takes a trip through your digestive system, and bacteria in your digestive tract helps…
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person has a higher than normal blood sugar level. Separating fact from fiction will help you better understand diabetes, how to recognize its symptoms and even prevent it from occurring in…
Maybe it’s the elaborate presentation but chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving or champagne on New Year’s. It’s a celebration treat doled out with love, affection – and sweetness. “If you do enjoy chocolate, indulge…
Often, the majority of adults, especially women, do not think about frail bones until they become older. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, millions of women already have, or are at risk…
Each day, the Memorial Medical Center cafeteria serves about 5,000 meals to patients, employees and visitors. But Food and Nutrition Services also set aside time to prepare about 75 meals for a different group: the local residents who receive a…