Snacking on healthy items throughout the day can be very beneficial to our health and is an important part of our diet. When many people think of snacking, they often associate it with mindlessly munching on junk food. However, snacking can be a healthy habit if it is done right. Snacks high in fat, sodium
Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers are a healthy, low carb, high fiber, protein-packed lunch or dinner recipe. Turkey meat is a good replacement for red meat because it is leaner and contains less fat. Red meat such as lamb, beef and pork are high in saturated fat, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Leaner meats
Hypertension is one risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. Several factors can lead to the development of hypertension such as age, race, gender, family history, genetics, obesity, physical inactivity or diet. Although we are not in control of many of these factors, we are in total control of the foods we consume. The DASH diet
Many people in the United States consume a diet high in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, salt, and alcohol. These unhealthy dietary patterns are putting many people at risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, which have become the leading causes of death in the United States. The Dietary Guidelines are
Portion control is a huge part of weight loss and when it comes to pasta, consuming the recommended serving size can be difficult for most people. Traditional pasta is made with refined wheat flour. The refining process of flour involves removing fiber, vitamins and minerals out of the wheat. Therefore, these noodles lack many important
Chronic pain can be a real pain! Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting 3-6 months or more. It can interfere with your quality of life and limit your ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Chronic pain has a physical, emotional, and chemical component. It is important for treatment to identify which and
The food label was introduced with the goal of helping consumers make healthier food choices. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized a new food label for packaged foods that will make it even easier for you to make informed choices that support a healthy diet. Some of the changes that have been
One-on-one personal training sessions are available with Ed Farrell at our Physical Solutions office locations. In addition to his practice in physical therapy, Ed has certifications in strength and conditioning with extensive experience in sports performance training, endurance sports, golf, strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. Tapping into these unique qualifications and experiences will allow each
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and effects over 30 million people in the US alone. Worldwide, 9.6% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 have osteoarthritis. 80% of those people have limited movement and 25% are unable to perform daily activities. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. However, many people often skip breakfast because they were not hungry, did not feel like eating or they were too busy. When you go without breakfast, you are depriving your body of calories, which it has not had since the last time you