Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not half as scary as the nutritional nightmares our children face on a candy-centered holiday like Halloween. With childhood obesity at epidemic levels in this country, parents are understandably concerned about limiting the amount of sugar and empty calories in their children’s diets. Recent surveys have revealed that one in five children in this country are overweight, putting them at an increased risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems early in life. Halloween does not have to wreak havoc with good eating habits. There are many delicious and fun treats that
October 2007
Don’t Let Halloween Become A Nutritional Nightmare
by Sheila McCormick on October 25th, 2007What Are The Secrets Of Aging Well?
by Sheila McCormick on October 18th, 2007We don’t quit laughing because we grow old; we grow old because we quit laughing. That sage advice is gaining momentum as baby boomers climb into their senior years. They are learning that a sense of humor, common sense and a healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward increasing their chances of longevity. The record holder for human longevity is Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997 at the age of 122 years. Though a life span that long is rare, improvements in medicine, science and technology during the last century have helped people live longer, healthier lives.
Olive Oil Is A Delicious And Healthy Choice
by Sheila McCormick on October 11th, 2007Olive oil has been heralded as a health-boosting substance for thousands of years and recent scientific studies have further substantiated its beneficial qualities. Most doctors recommend lowering total fat and calories in your diet and substituting butter, margarine and vegetable oils with healthy fats like olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the few oils that can be eaten without chemical processing. Fresh pressed olive oil can be eaten immediately and will retain its natural flavors, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other healthy properties of the ripe olive fruit. Many researchers believe that olive oil’s health benefits may spring