Taco Pasta Salad Ingredients: 10 oz Rotini 1 cup Mayonnaise 1/2 cup Sour cream 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Ranch seasoning (dry) 1/2 cup Green onions (diced) 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced) 1 can Corn (15.25 oz and drained) 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese (shredded) Instructions: Cook pasta according to directions. Drain…
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; but is it really? What is it about breakfast that is so important and should we really try to eat breakfast every day? Today we will look into answering these questions and learn about some of the nutritional benefits of eating…
Let’s face it, in our world today we tend to be overly busy. Between work, activities with the kids, school assignments, housework, and other commitments we tend to overbook ourselves with a long list of places to be and things to do. This overly busy schedule leads to eating “convenience foods” instead of “healthy foods”.…
Do you suffer from arthritis pain? Are you wanting to be active but are unsure of what exercises, if any are beneficial? This month we will dive into what exercises are the most beneficial when suffering from arthritis pain. We will discuss the benefits of exercises on land and in water. As with all exercise…
With the beginning of the new year, exercise and getting fit are common topics/goals. While trying to lose weight and getting fit are important; exercise provides us with so much more than a smaller waist line. Exercise is beneficial for people of all ages and can play a vital role in our overall health. Today…
Do you have a surgery coming up? Or are you currently recovering from a recent surgery? Did you know there are certain foods that help to speed up the healing process following surgery? You can help improve your outcome following surgery by adding a few simple things into your regular diet. Pain medication often causes…
With the weather turning cold and the holidays fastly approaching; your workout routine and healthy eating choices may be the first things that you drop in order to make time for those holiday parties, family gatherings, Christmas shopping, and gift wrapping. Our exercise routine AND what we eat is very important, however we tend to…
Yeah, fall is finally here! We are going to give you some ideas for some very yummy party food ideas. Not all of the following options are healthy BUT there will be suggestions to make make the dishes a little “lighter” and a little more on the “healthy side”. There is a good mixture of…
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Did you know the first professional physical therapy association was formed in 1921? Physical Therapists were in great need at this time in the advent of World War II and then again in the 1940s and 1950s with the nationwide polio epidemic. The role of a Physical Therapy has…
Last month we talked about just a few of the many health benefits of getting an adequate amount of sleep. This month we are going to build upon that and discuss some simple strategies that will help you to fall AND stay asleep at night. Tip #1: Establish a sleep-wake cycle You can set your…