Cookbook

With the start of the new year, it’s a great time to talk about physical activity and renew our efforts to stay healthy in 2018. We all know that to take care of ourselves and reduce the risk of chronic disease like diabetes and high blood pressure, it…

We talk a lot about food and what we consume, but sometimes we overlook certain aspects of our physical health like our mouths, gums and teeth. Oral health is essential to general health and quality of life. It is a state of being free from mouth and facial…

A lot of us put our hard-earned money towards paying expenses such as rent, insurance, and utilities. In this region in particular, costs (especially rent) are so high that many of us have little left to spend on food — especially healthy foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables….

Our bodies are constantly losing water. Most healthy adults need about 8 cups of water each day, but we usually only think to drink when we’re thirsty–by then we’re already dehydrated!  And water is critical for our health–to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients and oxygen to cells, maintain…

Fiber. You’ve heard of it, you know it’s healthy. But did you know you that a good source of fiber can be something as tasty as a bean dip? July’s recipe of the month–Black Bean Dip–contains dietary fiber, which is very good for your digestive system and for…