Looking to lose weight? Think less about diets, more about lasting lifestyle changes.

By |2019-12-05T21:41:22-05:00January 11th, 2018|Health, National, Volunteering|

Most people associate weight loss with dieting, but for lasting results, developing healthy habits that you can actually stick with is the proven approach. 

Fruit loop throwdown

By |2014-04-08T00:00:00-05:00April 8th, 2014|Health|

When did the recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables ratchet up to 7-9?  A little team rivalry through BJC HealthCare's latest "Help for your health" could be just the motivation to change my ways.

Quit the sit

By |2014-04-04T00:00:00-05:00April 4th, 2014|Health|

Have you heard the new phrase “quit the sit” or “sitting is the new smoking”? Well, this is big news. The chair is linked to rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases.Here's why you need to keep moving!

Different ways to “eat the rainbow”

By |2013-06-07T00:00:00-05:00June 7th, 2013|Health|

Our May blog asked the question, "Are you eating your daily rainbow?" The daily rainbow is five different colors of fruits and vegetables per day. Once you know about the daily rainbow of healthy eating, of course you will need options for eating it!  Here's more on delicious ways to get your daily serving of fruits and veggies.

Are you eating your daily rainbow?

By |2013-05-21T00:00:00-05:00May 21st, 2013|Health|

It can be challenging to eat healthy. Food groups keep changing, fast food is quick and convenient, advertising is confusing and our daily lives are moving faster.  But if there’s one thing we need to do every day, it’s eating five or more fruits and vegetables – and in a rainbow of colors.  Are you eating the recommended five colors a day?
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