When it comes to food while hunkering down at home, a little prep can go a long way. Here are a few tips to help stay nourished and healthy. Stick to planned meal and snack timesIf you are at home throughout the day, you may have noticed the constant access …
It’s the holidays and for most Americans, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But why not take a healthier approach to what we eat during this holiday season and beyond? According to a recent website survey, about …
About 10.5% of the American population has diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association and nearly 1 in 5 adults live with the disease unknowingly. Diabetes (type 2) is a chronic, long-lasting metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels because the body is not effectively making or using its …
Making healthier choices when eating out is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favorite restaurants. Many fast food chains post nutritional information on their websites, but we don’t always have time for that. If you can’t prepare …
Farm Fresh Fridays will celebrate the beginning of fall with three pop-up market events in October. In partnership with N Good Health, each weekly market will feature different local vendors offering fresh produce, soups, sauces, jams and butters, as well as other locally made items. The first market on October …
Fall is finally here and so is pumpkin season! While they are commonly viewed as a vegetable, pumpkins are scientifically a fruit because they contain seeds. Pumpkin are a type of winter squash that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and are native to North America. In the United States, pumpkin …
The Healthy Living Wellness Group, led by certified health coaches, is for parents of children ages 8 to 17. This class series is aimed at supporting families on their wellness journeys through helping them reach their wellness goals in an engaging and supportive virtual group setting. This is a three-week …
Combine healthy food choices with the joy and art of cooking at home by participating in the Recipes for Health nutrition challenge! You could win a prize pack that includes a $50 Kroger gift card, pizza cutter, reusable cup and straw, and an N Good Health-branded apron. Each challenge will last …
Employees are encouraged to take advantage of local food pop-up markets N Good Health is partnering with two local organizations to offer four pop-up markets through August. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of the pop-up markets on the following dates: Friday, Aug. 13 at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital …
Don’t force yourself into an “all or nothing” approach. Avoid completely going rogue and eating whatever you want or believing you have to deprive yourself of everything. Tell yourself you can enjoy reasonably sized servings of these foods by following the plate method: half the plate should come from fruits …
