It is estimated that 8 million Americans have some type of eating disorder and nearly half of Americans know someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. While these statistics are alarming, there is help and hope for both those personally struggling with an eating disorder [...]
While it’s easy to rely on the school cafeteria for the kids and fast food meals for you, eating lunch that way will quickly result in unwanted pounds. Use the following guidelines for packing healthy lunches that cover the spectrum of nutrients for your growing kids and for your own nutrient-dense, fitness lunches. Tip #1: [...]
If wintertime has you down and you’re feeling a bit blue during these cold and wintery days, you will be happy to know that eating a few of the right foods may turn that frown into a smile! Whole foods contain vital nutrients that provide both physical and emotional benefits and are the best foods [...]
Everyone needs someone who cares. One of the most important factors in mental health is the support and acceptance of friends. Friends can make a difference by offering encouragement, understanding, and emotional strength. Anyone, however, can be affected by mental illness. Knowing what mental illness looks like and what to do can help those you [...]
It seems that more and more people are feeling blue these days. If you struggle with mild depression, you know what it feels like…lack of energy, can’t get motivated, negative thoughts abound, and you don’t enjoy the things you used to. No doubt about it; mild depression can have a big effect on you. However, [...]
Good nutrition in children is hard to come by these days. Finding healthy snacks for kids is not always as easy as it looks. There are so many food choices and it is hard enough just to raise healthy children, let alone feed them! Here are some practical ways to keep our children healthy and help [...]