October 29, 2010 by Mary Ireland
A study by America On the Move concluded that Americans average 5117 steps per day – a shortfall of 4883 from the recommended 10,000 steps per day recommended for fitness. The American participants were well below the Japanese (7,168), Switzerland (9,695) and Australia (9,695).
October 27, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma reports on the new CDC projections on Type 2 Diabetes. She also shares a quick recipe for Apples, Pineapple and Pistachio Salad.
Tags: Diabetes, Diabetic Recipe, Healthy Eating, Mediterranean kitchen
October 22, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma discusses strategies to get through Halloween without tooth decay or weight gain.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Food Psychology, Foodland, Weight Management
October 20, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma discusses a study that leads us to eating a heart-healthy diet without breaking the food budget.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Cooking & Baking Hints, Food Economics, Healthy Eating
October 15, 2010 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland tells about her childhood without grandparents and discusses research on how the effect of activity, particularly resistance training, and diet helps protect and improve bone mass.
Tags: Bone mass, Exercise
October 13, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma shares information about a study that finds a link between a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes and eating leafy green vegetables. She also shares a recipe for Quick Chicken Broccoli Soup.
Tags: Diabetic Recipe, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes, Mediterranean kitchen, Weight Management
October 8, 2010 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland talks about how exercise has influenced her life and exciting new research on the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain.
Tags: Enhancing Brain Function, Exercise
October 6, 2010 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland shares the good news about beets. In addition, she posts an innovative, delicious apple and beet salad.
Tags: Cooking & Baking Hints, Diabetic Recipe, Healthy Eating, Mediterranean kitchen
October 1, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma is a strong proponent for aggressively and diligently working on life-style habits to divert the complications of diabetes.
Tags: Healthy Eating, Weight Management, Whole Grains, Zero Calorie Sweetener