By now you may have seen the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list. The two lists can be found as part of the EWG’s annual Shopper’s Guide To Pesticides in Produce and is meant to inform the public about which produce contains the most and least pesticide residue. However, there are some that […]
When it comes to wellness, we appreciate that good health comes from making the best nutritional choices. We require good fats as part of our cellular building blocks, and olive oil is recognized as a healthy choice. Imagine if the olive oil that you are choosing isn’t actually olive oil, but instead is an unhealthy […]
Article by: Kate Chury, Registered Dietician To many the start of the new year symbolizes a fresh start and new beginnings. What better time to make the leap towards a better you? As we approach this new year, many of you will be resolving to make changes. Changes to your physical activity, changes to your […]
I often hear people use the words, “I’m so busy”. I hear these words more than usual during December, because of the holiday season. “This is a busy season for me” are words said so often it almost sounds like a mantra during the Christmas season. People may believe that it is just life, and […]
In working with clients through using a wellness coaching approach, I encourage people to take ownership of their life journey. This article, 7 Habits of Chronically Unhappy People, is worth reading. All of us have moments of negativity, and this article may provide personal awareness, especially if any/all of these points are frequently familiar. Pay […]
Kate Chury, Registered Dietician When it comes to nutrition, the elderly are an especially vulnerable population. There are a number of reasons this population is susceptible to poor nutritional status. Malnutrition in the elderly does not discriminate between race, gender or socioeconomic status. All elderly can be at risk of declining nutrition. Some reports estimate […]
