By Isabella Swiecicki - Dietetic Intern, Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center.
The weather is getting warmer. We are starting to head outside more often. Stay hydrated and increase your water intake with these six simple flavor ideas.
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By Michelle Spearman, Dietetic Intern from Iowa State University with the supervision of the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center Nutrition Team. In recent years, “juicing” has become a trendy topic. Juice bars have sprung up across the country, and bottled juices have become widely available at health food stores, coffee shops, and markets. Some juices also come with high ...
The Body Scan is a quick method for assessing yourself. Do it first thing in the morning. Ideally, you should repeat it several times throughout the day, but at least once a day. The Body Scan should take only a few minutes. Your goal is to pay attention to what state your body is in, and what it is saying to ...
According to the American Council on Exercise, foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique (SMR), which is a type of therapy used to eliminate general fascia restrictions. It is commonly used as a warm-up for mobility and/or a cool-down for recovery, although it should not fully replace stretching. Research studies indicate that, when foam rolling precedes static stretching, individuals ...
Even if you have never kept a diary, hate taking notes, and rarely make lists, I suggest you use a journal as a companion for your journey. A journal is a very useful way to create space. The space that a journal offers is symbolized by its blank pages. Gradually, words will flow onto the page, your consciousness taking form.
By Nicole Muller, Dietetic Intern at Meredith College and the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center Nutrition Team. Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates nutrition and food and encourages everyone to spend some time learning how to make the best choices for themselves! This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate". You nourish and fuel your body through ...
By: Marnie Stober, Dietetic Intern, Meredith College and the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center Nutrition Team. Plant-based eating has become a popular lifestyle change in the past few years as people have noticed the health benefits, from weight loss/management to a decreased risk of heart disease, it can provide. However, plant-based is a broad term that could include a ...
By the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center Nutrition Team The nutrition label you are used to seeing is more than twenty years old, so it is certainly time for an update! In an effort to give consumers the information they need to make more informed decisions about the food they purchase and consume, the FDA has decided to update ...
February is heart health month. But what does it mean to be heart healthy? It actually means many different things, such as eating healthy, being active, getting good sleep, and it’s also about preventing heart disease.
Quick Facts About Heart Disease
The Duke Diet and Fitness Center will now be called the Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center. The center’s director explains why the new name more accurately represents his team’s holistic approach to health. Darla Olson has lost 80 pounds in one year. She’s traded breakfast biscuits for fruit and yogurt parfaits. She’s walked five miles daily. And she’s embarked ...
