National Nutrition Month, celebrated each March, encourages people to make informed food choices. This year's theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite.

Want to keep your bones strong and healthy? Make sure you get enough of the two most important bone-building nutrients: calcium and vitamin D.

Eating seasonally is less expensive, environmentally friendly, more flavorful and more nutritious. Use this guide to east seasonally during winter.

Enjoying a meal out doesn't have to ruin your good eating habits. Make smart choices to stay on track and stay healthy.

Your family can reduce your child's risk for obesity and related conditions by eating healthy and moving more. Learn how to prevent childhood obesity.

Enjoy Summer the Healthy Way As the days get longer and summer heat increases, remember these five key tips to continue a healthy lifestyle: Stay Hydrated • Start every day with a glass of water to help replace the fluid lost overnight. Try to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water each day. • Eat at least 1-2 servings of… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer

Wondering what to eat for lunch today? How about something that won’t bring on the post-lunch guilt or worse, the afternoon doldrums? Starting in March, in honor of National Nutrition Month, Shield HealthCare is holding a Show Us Your Healthy Lunch Contest (details coming soon)! Start training now to be one of our lucky winners!… Continue reading What’s a Healthy Lunch?

How many carbs are in your favorite candies? Our friends at the American Diabetes Association have made a list of popular candies and their carbohydrate...

Did you know that more bone loss occurs during the winter months than any other time of year? Strengthen your skeleton and prevent fractures by consuming foods with bone-friendly nutrients. Calcium Shoot for at least 1,000 mg of calcium daily. Getting enough of this mineral in your diet prevents your body from stealing it from your bones.… Continue reading Nutrition For Strong Bones During Winter

Your immune response is how your body protects itself from illness caused by bacteria and viruses in our environment. Nutrition plays a big role in your body’s ability to defend you against invaders that can make you sick. Strengthen your immune system by eating nutritious foods that can keep you healthy and well. Probiotics Bacteria… Continue reading Healthy Holiday Eating To Boost Your Immune System