November Monthly Newsletter When to seek help for adolescents and teens Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has impacted our collective mental health. A study administered in June by Qualtrics and reviewed by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee found that 40 percent of respondents reported one or more adverse mental or …
October Monthly Newsletter How can your meals impact your mental health? Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that ice cream heals a broken heart, but did you know that what you eat can impact your emotions and your brain health? Our brains need a constant supply of energy to keep our bodies running. If you’ve …
Why do you want to change your diet? Why do you want to exercise more? The answers to these questions are the key factors to determining your success. Have you tried to lose weight before? We have all been there: cutting calories, increasing our exercise to burn off what we ate that day… but let …
September Monthly Newsletter Find out which foods help support a healthy immune system Morsel of the MonthMost of us know that our risk of catching a cold or flu increases in the cooler weather, and this year, we are all feeling extra cautious due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 infection. We are taking precautions …
July Monthly Newsletter Learn what influences your weight and how to avoid being discouraged by the scale Morsel of the MonthWe know it is frustrating. You have been eating nutritious foods and moving your body. One day, you get on the scale and see a weight loss, and the next day, your weight is higher. …
June Monthly Newsletter How to nurture the new habits you’ve made and let go of the ones that don’t meet your health goals Morsel of the Month The weather is getting warmer in the Philadelphia area and some of us are starting to venture out of our homes again. As some of the restrictions put …
We know it is frustrating. You have been eating nutritious foods and moving your body. One day, you get on the scale and see a weight loss, and the next day, your weight is higher. You may feel confused and defeated. You may feel like it is not worth the hard work and time to …
By: Alexa Nichols We can all agree that 2020 has been a tumultuous year so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has made us experience a range of emotions and adopt new daily lifestyles. With so much going on in the world today, it can be easy to not always prioritize a healthful diet. Spending days at …
By: Alexa Nichols A toasted marshmallow on the campfire has always been a summertime favorite of mine. As a child I loved to smash it between two graham crackers and a square of chocolate. As I have gotten older, I have found that the options are truly endless with what you can pair together to …
Eating seasonally allows you to buy locally grown products instead of eating imported fruits and vegetables. This means that you are purchasing produce at its peak freshness for the most affordable price. For the Northeast part of the country, we are in Pennsylvania, here’s an overall snapshot of what you can expect to find at …