It is likely families will have to stay at home longer than anticipated. This can cause stress and anxiety in the household. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to deal with the stress and cope with being at home: 1. Do not overload on news or social media. Reading, watching or listening […]
Patti’s Healthy Eating Tip: Zucchini
Zucchini Zucchini is a summer squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. Although zucchini is often considered a vegetable, it is botanically classified as a fruit. It occurs in several varieties, which range in color from deep yellow to dark green. Below is a favorite zucchini salad of mine. I made it […]
Nutrition Controversies Summed Up
New information and research keeps the field of nutrition dynamic and evolving. Some of the information that is shared and liked is evidence based and some is hyped without being completely understood. A healthy diet is considered to be the most important tool in reducing heart disease risk so knowing which fad to believe and […]