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Save Money by Shopping for In-season Produce
Posted on: May 20, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7Groceries can be expensive, and tips for saving money are often time-consuming, such as cutting coupons and making multiple trips to the store each week to avoid waste. One easy way to save on your grocery bill, while also eating healthy food, is to shop for fruits and veggies that are in-season. Another added benefit? In-season produce tastes better. In-season fruits and vegetables are easy on your wallet because when there is a ...
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Mediterranean Diet
Posted on: May 6, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional foods and drinks of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. It is more a lifestyle than a diet because it incorporates the importance of meals with friends and family and physical activity in addition to emphasis on specific foods. The nutritional part of the diet emphasizes primarily plant based foods such as fruits and veggies, whole grains, legu ...
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Exercise is Beneficial for Arthritis
Posted on: April 29, 2015Categories: LiveWell 24/7Stiff and painful joints may make the thought of exercise seem overwhelming. In fact, 37% of people with Arthritis don’t get any exercise at all. However, exercise is very beneficial for arthritis patients. Many people think it will aggravate their existing pain; however that is not the case. Even just moderate exercise will help ease pain. This is because the muscles and surrounding tissue provide support for your bones. When there is a lack of exercise, these tissues and ...