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The Difference Between Serving Sizes and Portions

Did you know that there is a difference between serving sizes and portions? A lot of people don’t know this. But there really is an important difference between the two terms. Serving sizes A serving is a measured amount of food or drink. For example, one cup (8...

Water and your Body: How much water do you need daily?

About 60 to 80% of the human body is water. The percentage of body water differs from person to person, however, the percentage is closer to 60% for adults and closer to 80% for newborn babies. By one year of age, the water composition of babies has dropped to about...

Favorite Quotes from Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine

 “Those by nature overweight, die earlier than the slim.” “That which is used – develops. That which is not used wastes away.” “Everything in excess Is opposed by nature.” “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” “Walking is man’s...
How to Set Effective Goals using the SMART Checklist

How to Set Effective Goals using the SMART Checklist

Why should we set goals On May 25, 1961, President JFK announced an ambitious goal for the nation: We will put a person safely on the Moon before the end of the decade. At the time, many thought his goal was impossible because the technology at NASA was nowhere near...