Health Connections - Healthier Choices

Healthier Choices - Nutritious meatless meal

Looking for a nutritious, low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber, meatless meal? Try this variation of a delicious Caribbean favorite, which is made with very...

May 7, 2008 - 12:40PM

Healthier Choices March 2, 2008

People who need to reduce sodium intake may need to avoid more than just their salt shakers. Sodium chloride, or salt, may also be lurking in unsuspected...

February 29, 2008 - 9:54AM

Spanish Omelet

This tasty dish provides a healthy array of vegetables and can be used for breakfast, brunch or any meal! Serve with fresh fruit, salad and a dinner roll. Ingredients...

January 3, 2008 - 3:33PM

FDA tips to prevent foodborne illness this holiday season

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages consumers to pay special attention to the handling and preparation of foods during the upcoming...

November 7, 2007 - 11:34AM

Healthy afternoon snack: Try this yummy yogurt parfait

Have you ever noticed your energy begins to wane just about mid-afternoon? For stay-at-home parents, that’s usually the time the kids come home from school....

September 11, 2007 - 6:47PM

Sample the fitness boot camp diet

Below is the Day No. 1 menu of the Lean Mean Protein Eaten Machine Plan, developed for the Club Yuma Fit Corps boot camp participants (see article linked...

June 29, 2007 - 2:02PM

Tips for steering teens toward healthier beverages

Do your teenagers habitually drink sugar-laden beverages such as sodas and "sports" drinks? You can help them make healthier choices. "Kids need direction...

May 3, 2007 - 1:55PM

Nopalitos: Edible prickly pear cactus pads

Nopalitos are edible prickly pear cactus pads that can be a healthy part of your diet. "Nopalitos are healthy for all of us," said Chris Winters,...

February 28, 2007 - 1:01AM

New Year's Resolutions: How to set reasonable exercise goals

People sometimes make New Year's resolutions to get in shape, only to give up long before reaching their goals. So local experts give advice on setting...

January 9, 2007 - 1:01AM

Which fish offer the most health benefits?

Among fish, salmon ranks highest for health benefits to humans, say some local dietitians. While all fish are low in calories and high in protein, salmon...

January 9, 2007 - 1:01AM