November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Instead of waiting until the problem starts, let’s discuss prevention tips now. The National Diabetes Education Program through the NIH recommends that every American over the age of 45 have their blood sugar checked yearly and individuals under the age of 45 if they have […]
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Pretty soon the streets will be lined with children and adults alike dressed as ghosts, goblins, super heroes, and princesses all clamoring at your door or Halloween party for exciting Halloween treats. Candy and chocolate are the sweets of choice for most households, but there are alternatives that are just […]
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Today, October 17, is National Pasta Day! Not to be confused with National Spaghetti Day on January 4th, today is about all types of pasta. Pasta which means “paste” in Italian is one of the most accessible and versatile foods in the world, which is one of the reasons it […]
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‘Tis the season for cooler weather, falling leaves, shorter days, and it’s National Fruits & Veggies Month. While it is sad to leave summer fruits and vegetables behind, it turns out that Fall produce provides great opportunities for foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants without losing great taste. Apples […]
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Happy birthday! The older I get, the faster the time seems to go. It is hard to believe that is has been about a year since Eat Fit Health was launched and wow what a year it has been! We just got back from a much needed family vacation at […]
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It’s back-to-school season once again. Whether you or your little ones are starting classes, it is difficult to balance studies, after school activities, work, and kids, not to mention what you should pack for lunch. Follow some of these tips to help your morning rush run a little smoother. Prepare […]
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September 6th and 7th, 2014 is the 29th annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, PA also known as the mushroom capital of the world. This is a great festival with many foods with mushrooms to taste from fried mushrooms to mushroom ice cream. There is entertainment and educational opportunities. A […]
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Nothing beats the summer heat like the taste of a cold popsicle. I have many childhood memories of making sweet, cold treats with my mother and sisters to enjoy on hot, humid Texas summer evenings. Sticky fingers and all, those memories never fade. As parents we worry about the amount […]
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Summer is a great time to go on vacation. The weather is nice, the little ones are out of school, and work may be a little slow. However, do not throw out all your hard work from a week away. There are many small things you can do while on […]
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Strategies for making healthy food in a hotel room On my last guest blog post, I wrote about ways to help you eat healthy when you are on a road trip. If you recall from this post, my job requires full time traveling throughout the country; therefore, I live in a […]
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This 4th of July keep these 3 healthy tips in mind to include some healthy options into your holiday plans. 1. Focus on Fruit and Vegetables Make sure you include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your holiday menu as they are filled with vitamins and minerals and fiber while […]
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A few weeks ago on May 6 it was International No Diet Day (INDD). INDD was first commemorated in the early 1990’s by British feminist Mary Evans Young, an influential author and advocate whose successfully recovery from anorexia led her to establish the holiday. INDD is now an annual celebration […]
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The weather is getting a little bit warmer, we’re starting to dream of picnics at the park, and the smell of the beach. But we can’t get too ahead of ourselves, we must enjoy March, because it’s National Nutrition Month®! The month of March has been adopted by Academy of […]
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In honor of National Nutrition Month, it is only appropriate that we pay special tribute to today’s food holiday: National Spinach Day! Spinach is considered to be the ultimate “super food” and there are a wide variety of delicious and easy ways to incorporate this leafy vegetable into your diet. […]
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With an ever-growing interest in health, wellness, and particularly nutrition, there is more awareness regarding general nutritional guidelines which encourage more fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grains, cutting back on high-sodium foods, and reaching for water before sugary drinks. Much to the dismay of many Americans, unhealthy fats (trans, saturated) […]
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