The weekend is almost here! If you’re like me that means you’ll be going out to eat once or twice over the next few days. As someone who always wants to make healthier food choices I sometimes struggle to find the best options on a menu. This post is all about some guidelines you can …
It has been said that life is all about balance and in many ways it is a true statement, especially when it comes to our diet. One of the biggest health concerns for people is weight management, which is all about balancing the number of calories we eat with the amount of calories we use …
I have been at a lot of events this week on behalf of FitWorth telling people about our community wellness programming. When I’m at a health fair I have about 30 seconds to give our pitch before they take a water bottle and toddle off to the next booth. I usually tie our messaging in …
As you scan your news feed every day there are 4 to 5 advertorials on diet trends. Some of them have elements of accuracy and so it’s easy for confusion to reign in one’s search to live and eat in a healthy way. True Health Initiative (THI) is a global organization that exists to …
How much water does a person need each day to be healthy? Well that depends on several factors including your activity level, the weather, and even clothing choices. For most people the recommendation is 6-8 eight ounce servings per day. One of the easiest tests to see if you are properly hydrated is to …
I read an interesting article today with an eye catching headline: Is Cheese Good for Us? Like many people, I try my best to do the right thing when it comes to nutrition. The last word I heard on the matter was no, cheese is not a food we should be consuming in great quantities. …
If your wellness goal is simply to be “healthy”, then getting adequate amounts of daily physical activity is important. As an adult, we need to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week to see health benefits. So, regularly walking or riding a bike for at least 30 minutes per …
This past weekend 12 teams of high school culinary arts students came together to compete in a healthy cooking competition sponsored by FitWorth, Aetna Foundation, Albertsons, and Ace Mart. The event took place at the CALF Run hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Teams hailed from Fort Worth ISD’s North Side, South Hills, Polytechnic, and …
Sitting is the new smoking! The folks over in Fort Worth ISD Health and PE department have been telling people this for years and it may well be true. In addition to the expected side effects of inactivity like weight gain and an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, long periods of …
We’ve all heard it before- breakfast is the most important meal of the day. According to the CDC, eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function, reduced absenteeism in students, and improved mood. In plain english- breakfast can help you and your family be at your best! Try to begin your day with …
