The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Who knew chasing a little plastic ball could become one of the best parts of your day? Pickleball is the sport where you laugh a lot, make new friends, get a great workout, and somehow still wake up wondering, “Why do muscles […]
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Chronic inflammation is linked to many of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Inflammation is a normal part of healing, but when it becomes chronic (lasting months or years), it can damage your tissues and organs throughout […]
Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is Your Longevity Drug
Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is the Longevity Drug By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For 42 years I was a competitive runner who ran 5Ks, 10Ks, Half-Marathons, Marathons, but was forced to stop running 9 years ago after I had foot surgery and then became a walker. However, breaking up with running was very […]
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. To say Exercise is Medicine is an understatement and needs to be stressed more. In fact, Exercise is important for both physical and mental well-being.Exercise is one of the most effective, low-cost ways to improve your quality of life and […]
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The time is now to Make America Healthy Again especially after learning about how Corporate Capture had influence on the US Dietary Guidelines and also the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a registered dietitian who had patients, clients, […]
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
These are a Few of My Favorite Things By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. I never make New Year’s Resolutions because…as soon as the New Year Resolutions come out of my mouth, I break them maybe I am traveling or going to grandkids basketball and soccer games! I decided to make a list of my favorite […]
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian, I specialized in wellness & prevention during my 50+ years as a nutrition and health educator. I have always tried to teach my patients, clients and readers the very top accepted health information from the federal government who was […]
Time to Get Serious About Downsizing that Ring Around your Waist
It’s time to get serious about downsizing that ring around your waist. Eating better and become active every day will help you to reach your goals and you will feel better and have more energy to do all the things you want to do each day. Knowing how many active calories you are burning each day will be helpful accomplishing your goal of waist management!
Weight Loss the Easy Way…Take a Weekly Shot but…Just Some Food for Thought
Its no big secret how obesity has tripled in 60 years. How did we get here: poor diet with lots ultra processed foods, fast food eating, and sedentary lifestyles. Ultra processed foods make up about half of all the calories consumed. The Food Industry has created lots of high sugar, high salt, junk food with enticing ads.
Peloton® App is a Great Christmas Present
I have been doing spin classes for over 25+ years…ever since Spinning became a fitness craze. In fact, I used to love to go to the Spin Classes. I have had a professional spin bike for 15+ years but always preferred going to in-person classes. But during Covid-19, I needed to find an alternative.