A Dietitian's take on BMI & Understanding WHat BMI really Means Have you ever been told to try to achieve a “healthy” BMI? We hear about BMI frequently, including BMI categories of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. But what does that really...
Benefits of Family Dinner With busy schedules, the convenience of fast food, and enticing electronics, it can be difficult to coordinate family meals on a daily basis. How important is it really to have family dinners? Well, research tells us that it is actually quite...
Most of us know the health benefits of fitness and exercise. The first perks that may come to mind are weight management, strengthening muscles, cardiovascular health, and reduced risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.1 Although these are...
