We often hear it’s important to eat healthy, but what does that really mean? There are so many foods making health claims, how are we supposed to know what’s healthy and what’s just marketing? Read the label. Here are 7 steps for reading nutrition labels that will help you [...]
Temptations are everywhere—the temptation to snack, to skip your workout, to buy impulsively, or hit the snooze button just one more time. While we’d like to rely on willpower to help us overcome these temptations, the amount of willpower you have each day is limited. Here are some things [...]
On Tuesday, September 19, PacificSource will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s National Healthy Lunch Day. We are encouraging all of our employees to make healthy choices during their lunchtime. Afterall, having a fulfilling and healthy lunch will help you perform better throughout your work or school day! Why is [...]
The bright colors of fruits and vegetables are not only appealing to the eye; they also have fundamental health benefits. There are three main types of pigment that give fruits and vegetable their rich hues: Carotenoids (orange and yellow) Flavonoids (blue, red, and cream) Chlorophyll (green) These colorful compounds provide [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own Senior Registered Dietitian Laura Dudley and Health Management Nurse Caroline Rea anything! Watch what they had to say. What tips do you have for weight loss? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKu7uYH9p00 How bad is hydrogenated oil in small amounts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVYEsFZg3U What food [...]
We can help! This week, PacificSource Senior Registered Dietitian Laura Dudley and PacificSource Health Management Nurse Caroline Rea are gearing up to answer your questions for our AMA (Ask Me Anything) video on nutrition! First, we asked a few questions. To start off with a tips and tricks, we asked [...]
Thinking about cookouts can conjure visions of hot dogs, potato salad, deviled eggs, and chips… all of which can be high in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Updating your summer cookouts to include fruits, veggies, and lean proteins is easy and delicious. Check out our latest infographic for some heart healthy [...]
You may know that getting plenty of fiber is important for your health, but do you know why? Or how to get it? Our infographic below gives you a chance to test your knowledge! So grab a pencil and paper, see how you do, then come back here to read [...]
If there is one thing that I've learned over the years it's that when I eat bad foods, my body feels bad. This handy infographic teaches you how to follow the Plate Method, and choose healthy foods so you feel satisfied, full of energy, and ready to take whatever the [...]
When you choose healthier foods, your body performs better. Healthy eating means plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate amounts of low-fat dairy. Include nuts, lentils or other legumes, lean meat, fish, poultry, and healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocado. Limit sugar, refined grains, [...]
