Lifestyle

2017 Jun 14

Teriyaki Ginger Chicken

2023-12-12T09:55:42-06:00June 14, 2017|Lifestyle, Nutrition|

Serves 3 These tasty chicken pieces are so tender and full of flavor. They can be cooked outside on the grill, inside on a kitchen grill or even in a stove-top pan. Try serving them with roasted, diced sweet potatoes and stir-fried vegetables. If you have leftovers, these work great in an Asian-style wrap for the next day’s lunch. Ingredients: [...]

2017 Jan 9

A New Year, A New You!

2023-12-12T09:55:48-06:00January 9, 2017|Lifestyle|

Is there a person on the planet that hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution—and then failed to follow through? Setting goals may be the easy part, but turning those goals into results….? Well, we all know how hard that can be. Whether you’re hoping to shed a few pounds, step up your level of exercise, or kick that smoking habit [...]

2016 Dec 29

Healthy Recipe: Mexican Tomato Soup

2023-12-12T09:55:48-06:00December 29, 2016|Diabetes, Heart Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition|

It’s the holiday season, and heavy meals with rich desserts seem to be everywhere. So lighten up for a weeknight meal this month with our Mexican Tomato Soup. It’s great with a salad on the side. To make it more substantial, you can easily add one chopped corn tortilla to the pot while simmering for that corn-masa flavor. Then add [...]

2016 Dec 22

Holiday Safety

2023-12-12T09:55:49-06:00December 22, 2016|Lifestyle|

Drunk driving is one of the deadliest and most frequent crimes committed in the U.S. Don’t drink and drive. If you plan to drink, choose a designated driver before going out. Wear seat belts every time when traveling in a vehicle. Research has found that lap/shoulder seat belts, when used, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger-car occupants [...]

2016 Dec 14

7 Healthy Holiday Tips

2023-12-12T09:55:50-06:00December 14, 2016|Lifestyle|

The holidays may be a source of many special memories…. And also temptation, stress, and oversize expectations may throw you a curve ball or two. How can you possibly maintain your balance through it all, let alone stay healthy? Check out these 7 tips for a healthier holiday. Beat the bugs. Add “flu shot” to your to-do list, unless of [...]

2016 Aug 3

Back to School: A Handy Health & Safety Checklist

2023-12-12T09:55:54-06:00August 3, 2016|Lifestyle|

It’s just about that time again: Time to switch from swimsuits to school clothes and from beach bags to backpacks. That’s the easy part. What about preparing your child to have the healthiest and safest school year possible? Here’s a handy checklist to help. Schedule medical, eye, and dental checkups. Before school starts, check with the pediatrician to see if [...]

2016 Jun 23

Healthy Recipe: Black Bean & Corn Salad

2023-12-12T09:55:55-06:00June 23, 2016|Diabetes, Heart Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition|

Junes' warmer weather means cookouts with family and friends. To complement those delicious entrees on the grill, bring something healthy that will not spoil in the heat and that everyone can enjoy. Our Black Bean and Corn Salad is gluten free and diabetic friendly, low calorie, and packed with fiber and vegetable protein. It’s great as a side dish and [...]

2016 Jun 15

Fun in the Sun—or Defeat in the Heat?

2023-12-12T09:55:56-06:00June 15, 2016|Lifestyle|

Did you know that the number of hot days—and warm nights—is increasing? In the U.S., record high temperatures now outnumber record lows at least two to one.1 What can you do to protect yourself in a heat wave—or simply in the hot summer sun? Know signs of trouble. Heat cramps are an early sign that your body is suffering from the heat—they’re [...]

2016 Jun 8

Migraines: Not Your Usual Headache

2023-12-12T09:55:57-06:00June 8, 2016|Lifestyle, Men's Health, Women's Health|

The pain of a migraine is often described as an intense throbbing pain in one area of the head. Additional symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting and sensitivity to both light and sound. Migraine is three times more common in women than in men and affects more than 10% of people worldwide. There is no absolute cure, but there are two ways to approach the treatment [...]

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