According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults are considered obese, and many of them live in the South. This can be attributed to southern cooking and a sedentary lifestyle. We can see this every day in our community. There is a vast amount of fast food and buffet restaurants which offer an abundance of food full of fat, … [Read more...]
Healthy Heartland: Healthy Holidays
by Nicole LaPlacaThe holiday season is here and for most of us that means food, family and more food! The holiday season is typically very busy, which can create a tremendous amount of stress. Stress during this time of year can come from a variety of factors such as family and finances. During this time of year it is important to be thankful for what you have. One of the … [Read more...]
Healthy Heartland: Teach Your Children Well
By Nicole La Placa I grew up with a single parent in an Italian family where food was not only part of our tradition it was part of our life. Meals with the family consisted of sitting at the table or standing in the kitchen for hours talking, laughing, and sharing. Being raised by a single parent also meant that eating was on a budget. We ate a lot of rice, … [Read more...]