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Three Common Fruits
By bberkley |
Fruit Basket Fruits are essential in improving overall health while reducing the risk of diseases. They are an excellent source ...
Read More Three Common Vegetables
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Having a diet that is rich in vegetables is essential for your health because they contain nutrients that the body ...
Read More Mental Illness
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Mental illnesses affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior. Depression and anxiety are the most common forms of mental ...
Read More Breakfast: Quick, Easy, Healthy
By bberkley |
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day since it breaks your overnight fasting. Eating early replenishes ...
Read More Nutrition Do’s and Don’ts
By bberkley |
Nutrition is important for growth and development. It helps maintain body weight and reduces the risk of chronic disease leading ...
Read More Exercise Intensity Levels
By bberkley |
Moderate Exercise: Zumba Adults are supposed to engage in 150+ minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week! How are ...
Read More Taco Recipes
By bberkley |
Tacos and Toppings Everything really does taste better in a taco; whether it be ingredients for meat lovers, ingredients for ...
Read More Make Social Media Casual Again
By bberkley |
If there is one common thing among Americans, it's the widespread use of social media. In 2021, 72% of American ...
Read More Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
By bberkley |
Mental Health Is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It happens during every stage of life (childhood, adolescence, and adulthood). ...
Read More Physical Activity Benefits
By bberkley |
Physical activity is any form of movement with the body which uses energy. Engaging in activity on a regular is ...
Read More River City Produce – Eat Healthy This Summer
By bberkley |
Eating healthy can be hard! And with rising prices at the grocery store and kids at home asking for snacks ...
Read More Overnight Oats
By bberkley |
It’s human to sometimes wake up with your stomach so empty that it feels like a black hole. And the ...
Read More How to Get Cheaper Internet
By bberkley |
"High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But too many families go without high-speed internet because of ...
Read More Fitness: A Brief History
By bberkley |
Let's Get Physical The fitness world has displayed its fair share of crazes and fads, from Jazzercise to exercise machines ...
Read More Coping with Anger
By bberkley |
Why Is It Important To Manage Anger? Whether your little brother scribbled all over your homework or your favorite sports ...
Read More Diet Culture: A Brief History
By bberkley |
We’re always looking for new and better ways to maintain our health, whether through technology or diet. Over the years, ...
Read More Heart Health (Without Running)
By bberkley |
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every ...
Read More Vegan Breakfast Tacos
By bberkley |
A friend recently introduced me to this easy, affordable taco recipe, and I was hooked. Tofu and black beans are ...
Read More Hiking 101
By bberkley |
Is Hiking for You? If you enjoy walking and spending time outdoors – both activities which support one’s physical and ...
Read More Smoothie: Blueberry Orange Peach
By bberkley |
Smoothies are a great way to get in your daily fruits and vegetables and can be enjoyed on the go, ...
Read More Knees: How to Strengthen
By bberkley |
The knee is one of the most used joints in our body. Every time we walk, run, jump or skip ...
Read More Back Pain Alleviation for Everyone
By bberkley |
Who Gets Back Pain? Although lower back pain is more common in older adults, kids and younger adults also can ...
Read More Shopping Seasonally
By bberkley |
What is Shopping Seasonally? Have you ever heard of “shopping with the seasons”? Or seen bright, bold signs at the ...
Read More Pets and Mental Health
By bberkley |
The relationship between humans and animals goes back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that dogs became four-legged companions over ...
Read More Tofu for Thought
By bberkley |
What is Tofu? Tofu, or bean curd, is made from soy milk thickened into curds and pressed into blocks. The ...
Read More Vitamin Supplements: What You Need to Know
By bberkley |
Every year, Americans allocate over $12 Billion to vitamin supplements, money that many believe can be spent better elsewhere. Approximately ...
Read More Forest Bathing and Therapy
By bberkley |
Forest Bathing/Therapy: The Benefits of the Outdoors on Mental Health Ever wonder why you see a boost in your mood ...
Read More Meal Prep: What A Lifestyle Coach Eats in a Week
By bberkley |
Both of our Lifestyle Coaches are avid Meal Prep Queens. But, what exactly does that look like, and how much ...
Read More Music and Your Brain
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Do you ever notice how you get the urge to get up and feel the groove when a particularly upbeat ...
Read More Yoga Morning Routine
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Benefits of Yoga Yoga provides a healthy outlet for stress and is an accessible way to incorporate exercise and movement throughout ...
Read More Buddha Bowl
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Make your own Buddha Bowl Buddha bowls, also known as nourish bowls, are a great way to combine all of the important ...
Read More Fiber and Diabetes
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Fiber can help control your blood sugars, clean out your GI tract, and keep you fuller longer. Most adults need ...
Read More Diabetes and Obesity Prevention
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Cut your risk for type 2 diabetes in half! Are you: 18 years of age or older? Have a history ...
Read More Cooking Class – 12/16/21
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Join the SAHRC for our first-ever cooking class! We will show you how to prepare a healthy meal that you ...
Read More Artificial Sweeteners May Not Be as Sweet as They Seem
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Craving something sweet, but shouldn’t have sugar? Thinking a sugar-free dessert or soda will hit the spot? Maybe. Here’s the ...
Read More Baked Veggie Ziti
By The Social and Health Research Center | | Health, Healthy, healthyeating, prediabetes, prevent diabetes, recipe, Weightloss
Baked Veggie Ziti Who said lasagna had to be unhealthy?! While this recipe may be for baked Ziti, you can ...
Read More Walk the Turkey Trot with the SAHRC
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Wondering how to get ready for the Turkey Trot? Ready to just get back into walking? Does walking at 5K ...
Read More Resources from Humana
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Did you know that Humana has a monthly calendar full of resources to help you learn more about health?! With ...
Read More Tomato Cucumber Salad
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Ready in 15 min Serves 8 people 125 calories Total per serving Ingredients 1 Long Cucumber 1 Pint of Cherry ...
Read More Interval Running
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Running can be an intimidating exercise at times. Long distances can seem unachievable, and many people find it difficult to ...
Read More Spring Veggie Frittata
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Ready in 30 min Serves 6 ppl 134 calories Total per serving Ingredients 6 large eggs ¼ cup of milk. ...
Read More Coping with the Pandemic
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Nothing has tested our ability to adapt to unique circumstances quite like the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the resurgence of the ...
Read More Avocado Egg
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Tired of avocado toast but not ready to give up that green gold? Try this avocado egg recipe! It's full ...
Read More Pilates, Anyone?
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Pilates can sometimes seem like a workout that requires a class or fancy equipment, but the reality is that there ...
Read More Morning Routines
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Creating a daily routine and a morning routine, in particular, can have fantastic benefits for your mental health. First, it ...
Read More How to Build a Stretching Routine
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Stretching can improve circulation, increase mobility, and decrease stress. In other words, it’s a great addition to your daily routine! ...
Read More Managing Stress Through Movement
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Did you know that 44% of Americans feel their stress has increased over the past five years? With the pandemic, ...
Read More Avocado Brownies
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Not much is better than an ooey-gooey chocolate brownie. Except knowing that it won't ruin all that hard work you ...
Read More Arm Circuit – No Equipment Needed
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Let's be honest. Your arms are an extremely important muscle to regularly exercise and they often get neglected. And, according ...
Read More Expectations
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Setting goals is a positive source of motivation for many people. However, sometimes when we create unrealistic or unclear expectations, ...
Read More How to do a proper Lunge
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Our legs do a lot of work every day and it is important that we strengthen the muscles in our ...
Read More SMART Goals
By The Social and Health Research Center |
We all set goals for ourselves, whether it's for things we want to accomplish in the next week or in ...
Read More Chia Seed Pudding
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Calling all pudding fans! Did you know you could make an overnight pudding using Chia Seeds?! This recipe is great ...
Read More Indoor Cardio Circuit
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Cardiovascular exercise or cardio is good for you because it helps strengthen your heart. The stronger your heart is, the ...
Read More Peanut Butter Energy Bites
By The Social and Health Research Center |
We've all had times where we've been in a pinch and need a quick and healthy snack that will keep ...
Read More 10 Ways to Cope with Stress
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Stress is defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body’s response ...
Read More Positive Self-Talk
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Every day we each have an internal dialogue with ourselves about how we feel and what we are capable of. ...
Read More How to do a proper Squat!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Squats are a great way to incorporate bodyweight resistance muscle strengthening into your workout routine. Bodyweight squats work your abs, ...
Read More Tofu Lettuce Tacos
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Ready in 30 minServes 4 ppl258 calories Total per serving Ingredients 1 pack of extra firm tofu1 can of black ...
Read More How to do a Plank!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Planks are a great full-body exercise! A common misconception is planks are just a core/abdominal exercise. However, planks are a ...
Read More Creamy Avocado Salsa
By The Social and Health Research Center |
With summer in full blast, cool yourself off with this creamy, spicy salsa! Perfect for a healthy party dip or ...
Read More What is Mindfulness?
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Mindfulness is the state of being fully present in the current moment while being aware of one’s internal and external ...
Read More Workout Wednesday: Beginner Abdominal Circuit
By The Social and Health Research Center |
There are four main abdominal muscles, the external obliques, the internal obliques, the transversus abdominus, and the rectus abdominus. Your ...
Read More Intuitive Eating
By The Social and Health Research Center |
What is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is an eating style that rejects diet culture and instead promotes a healthy attitude ...
Read More Beginner Glute Workout
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Your glutes are composed of 3 main muscles: the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. Your glutes ...
Read More Watermelon Arugula Salad
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Summer got you hot and sweaty?! Cool off with this sweet and juicy Watermelon Arugula Salad! It's full of liquids ...
Read More Deep Breathing
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Do you ever feel like there is too much to do in a day? Or that you have no time ...
Read More How to do a Triceps Dip!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Do you struggle to find exercises to work your triceps (the muscles in the back of your arm)? Tabletop triceps ...
Read More Tomato & Egg Tacos
By The Social and Health Research Center |
As a part of our Good & Cheap & Healthy series, were taking on tacos! In the book, this recipe ...
Read More Half- Veggie Burgers with Kale Caesar Salad
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Another Good & Cheap & Healthy Recipe Ready in 30 min Serves 8 ppl 535 calories per serving Ingredients 3 ...
Read More Thanksgiving Leftover Pho
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Wondering what to do with that leftover Thanksgiving turkey and all the remaining turkey bits? Make stock! Then turn that ...
Read More Micro-Affirmations… What are they?!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Many Americans deal with daily mental health struggles, especially in this time of COVID. So, what are some ways that ...
Read More Pasta with Eggplant & Tomato
By The Social and Health Research Center |
*New Series* Much like Julie Powell and Julia Child's cooking adventure Julie & Julia, I will be starting my own ...
Read More Savory Jalapeño Cheddar Oats
By The Social and Health Research Center |
*New Series* Much like Julie Powell and Julia Child's cooking adventure Julie & Julia, I will be starting my own ...
Read More Hip-Hop Your Way to Health: How to Support Hips as We Age
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Whether you've had hip pain for years or are just looking for new workout moves, these hip exercises will help ...
Read More Pumpkin Pudding
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Some people like to hate on PSL and all things fall and pumpkin-y... BUT, making your own pumpkin recipes at ...
Read More Butternut Squash Soup
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Fall is here! And while it may not be cold outside (yet), we can still start embracing soup season! This ...
Read More Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Fall Is Here! Let's Embrace It! This Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie is sure to get your day started off right. ...
Read More Where is your Protein coming from?
By The Social and Health Research Center |
As we continue along our healthy lifestyle journey, many people start to wonder, "How can I make sure that I'm ...
Read More What is Mental Health?!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Mental Health includes ones emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how we think, feel and act. (1) Many things ...
Read More Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Salmon with Kale and Quinoa Salad
By The Social and Health Research Center | | kale, Loseweight, quinoa, recipe, salmon, spinachandartichoke, stuffedsalmon, Weightloss
This recipe is full of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs! Plus we've got all of our food groups represented, ...
Read More May
By The Social and Health Research Center | | cardio, fitfam, Health, healthyeating, healthyhabits, Loseweight, PhysicalActivity, Resolution
Here we are.... 5 months since everyone made those resolutions. 5 months since those infamous get fit goals. and in ...
Read More April Showers Bring May Flowers
By The Social and Health Research Center | | 30daychallenge, challenge, exercise, fitfam, Health, HeartHealthy, PhysicalActivity, totalbody
According to the ADA, April is Physical Activity Month! Of course here at the Research Center we are thrilled! We ...
Read More Marching into March
By The Social and Health Research Center | | Health, Loseweight, vardiovascular, workout
Can you believe its March already?!?! OH MY GEEZERS!! I feel like we just rang in the New Year and ...
Read More Healthy Heart Month
By The Social and Health Research Center | | cardio, exercise, february, Healthy, heart, valentine, valentines, vardiovascular, workout
Happy Healthy Heart Month! AKA February! So far the year has been pretty good here at the Social and Health ...
Read More New Year, New You
By The Social and Health Research Center | | Healthy, Loseweight, NewYear, Resolution, Weightloss
Happy New Year!!!! What a wonderful year we have planned! With every New Year comes the infamous, NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION!! ...
Read More Dinning Out
By The Social and Health Research Center |
You know that feeling when you're exhausted from work? It has been a long day. You're exhausted from work and ...
Read More Get up and Move
By The Social and Health Research Center | | exercise, Family, Healthy, HeartHealthy, PhysicalActivity, workout
The idea is to get up and move for 60 minutes a day. 60 whole minutes!! It does not have ...
Read More Be Thankful. Be Healthy
By The Social and Health Research Center | | choices, diet, healthyeating, healthyhabits, November, portioncontrol, thanksgiving, turkey
Thanksgiving is around the corner! We have so much to be thankful for here at the research center! For starters...our ...
Read More MyPlate. YourPlate. We all scream for MyPlate!!
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Source: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Do you remember the MyPyramid? How well do you know MyPlate? Do you know who sponsors MyPlate? MyPlate ...
Read More Sugar, Azúcar
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Sugar: this sweet substance that we crave. We add it to coffee and tea. It comes in packs, bags, bottles, ...
Read More Ketacidosis
By The Social and Health Research Center | | diabetes, diabetic, Healthy, heatlh, ketoacidosis, ketones
Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening condition in which your body doesn’t make enough insulin. This can cause you to have dangerously ...
Read More Fat versus Muscle??
By The Social and Health Research Center | | fat, Health, Healthy, muscle, weight
Which weighs more a pound of rocks or a pound of feathers? Neither! They weigh the exact same!! both weigh ...
Read More Juvenile Diabetes Versus Diabetes Mellitus
By The Social and Health Research Center |
Diabetes is a scary word; it means there is an insufficient amount of insulin being produced by the pancreas. So ...
Read More The Good for you Spaghetti
By The Social and Health Research Center | | dinner, Healthy, lowcarb, Spaghetti, Spaghettisquash
Be ready because the ever famous Spaghetti is getting a makeover! Do you love pasta but stay away from it ...
Read More Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Pineapple BBQ Sauce
By The Social and Health Research Center | | crockpot, easydinner, Health, Healthy, healthyeating, lowcarb, pork, pulledpork, quickdinner, slowcooker
Ingredients 1 (2-lb) pork tenderloin1 1/3 cups sugar-free traditional or honey mustard BBQ sauce1 cup crushed canned no-sugar-added pineapple with ...
Read More Carbs: Are they a friend or foe?
By The Social and Health Research Center | | carbohydrates, diet, sugar
CARBOHYDRATES!!!!!! Are they our friend? Why do so many people refuse to eat them? Are they vital to my wellbeing? ...
Read More Most Important Meal
By The Social and Health Research Center | | Breakfast, Healthy, meal
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? One of the most controversial topics is whether or not ...
Read More Infused Water
By The Social and Health Research Center | | Bodyfat, Fruit, Hydrate, Hyrdation, infusedwater, water
Water is and always will be the key to weight loss. Hydration especially is in South Texas is not only ...
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