Stockings, a Healthy and Humbling Holiday Tradition!
Yesterday morning I celebrated the holidays by opening up my stocking, a great custom that turns out to be one of the few healthy traditions I have practiced over the last few days! Yeah, something I...
View ArticleMarch is National Nutrition Month, Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
March is National Nutrition Month! Throughout the month, our registered dietitian, Laura Dudley will provide tips, resources, and thoughts on nutrition. Today, Laura explains the importance of National...
View ArticleBite Into a Healthy Lifestyle with Daily Victories
Need help keeping your healthy diet? Our registered dietitian Laura Dudley is here to assist. She continues as our guest blogger during National Nutrition Month! During nutrition consults, I often find...
View Article31 Healthy Recipes – Pot Roast, Carrot Salad, and Roasted Veggies
It is the beginning of week three in my quest to make 31 healthy recipes during National Nutrition Month. Besides for having to visit the grocery store more often than I would like, I am really...
View ArticleBite Into a Healthy Lifestyle – Eat Healthy Fat!
I love learning new things, especially when there is much confusion surrounds the topic (thanks pop culture). To help us out, our registered dietitian, Laura Dudley has provided a great guide to...
View ArticleFuel Your Body for Energy – Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
I hope you have been enjoying our series on nutrition! Today, our registered dietitian, and guest blogger, Laura Dudley helps us find the energy to accomplish our daily tasks, and feel good doing them!...
View ArticlePatrick’s Commuting Adventures – The Sun and the Rain
This May is bike and walk to work month. With a change towards great weather, May is a great time to pick up this healthy habit. Though, Patrick, our own regular cyclist commuter, would never tell you...
View ArticleDan’s Tips on Walking to Work
Have you ever considered a relaxing walk to work? Many years ago, our guest blogger Dan did and has been walking ever since. Here are his reasons why, and a few tips on making the trek. Many of us have...
View ArticlePatrick’s Commuting Adventures – Sunny with a chance of Bugs!
We are nearly half way through Bike and Walk to Work Month! And Patrick has shared another adventure during his ride home. Though, this time, it is not the weather providing the challenge! Weather.com...
View ArticleHow to be Healthy, by Annabella (4th Grade)
During the PacificSource Healthy Life Schools Challenge, students entered an essay contest, answering the question, “How do you live a healthy life?” The responses were truly inspiring, though,...
View ArticleAll I Need to Know, I Learned from My Bees
At times, the best part of being active is clearing your mind from the everyday stresses. This is what our guest blogger, Sue, has been doing with her bee keeping. Although Sue is young in her bee...
View ArticleThe climb up – 4 Healthy Thoughts on Taking the Stairs, and thanking...
On September 27, firefighters from across the land will congregate at the US Bancorp Tower in Portland to test their endurance and raise money for cystic fibrosis research by climbing the 40 floors in...
View ArticleTaste the Rainbow
When you plate is packed full of color, it makes your meal much more appetizing and helps pack your diet full of much needed nutrition. But have you ever wondered what all those colors represent when...
View ArticleJust Be Sneaky About Sneaking in Exercise
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can challenge our best intentions. Don’t let your hectic schedule interfere with physical activity. Find ways to sneak in exercise even when you’re busy....
View ArticleHealthier Holiday Meals
The holiday’s are hear, and while I sometimes error on the side of eating too much (see our Hunger Meter), I do try to eat a balanced holiday meal. Here are a few tips and recipes on the traditional...
View ArticleWhat We Eat: Reduced Fat Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah shared a recipe for reduced fat, whole grain chocolate chip cookies. The recipe contains no butter, white sugar, or enriched flour, while still satisfying with its chocolaty goodness.
View ArticleNeed a Flavor Boost?
I am far from being a culinary queen. When I’m hungry and force myself to cook, my default is baking a chicken breast seasoned with garlic salt… a lot of garlic salt. Since I’m baking a chicken...
View ArticleWhat We Eat: Fiery Beef Satay Skewers
Marinades are great as they add tons of flavor without a bunch of unwanted calories typically included with cream sauces, butter, or oil. Also, there are many different marinades out there to keep your...
View ArticleEnjoy the Summer without the Burn
The dog days of summer are here. For me, that means I’m soaking up as much sunshine and happiness as possible! I really do mean sunshine AND happiness—we get Vitamin D from the sun, and that increases...
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