LiveWell JOCO Blog

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Grilled Peaches

Grilled peaches are very simple. With two ingredients - peaches and olive oil - you can have a quick and easy side dish or dessert ready to go. Your family and guests will be impressed when you serve the grilled…... read more

Spotlight On Strawberries

Nutritional Benefits of Strawberries Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control. Fresh strawberries are very high in water, so…...

Grilled Vegetables

Who doesn’t love a grilled meal, easy prep and easy clean-up!  This recipe for grilled vegetables will complement any type of protein you choose to grill at the same time.  What could be easier…or healthier? Grilled Vegetables   Preparation Time: 20…...

Spotlight on Broccoli!

Broccoli is an all-star food with many health benefits. It's low in calories, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, and high in fiber. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a food source of folate (folic acid)…...

Celebrate Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

Add some color to your meals to celebrate fresh fruit and vegetable month. Skip the canned or frozen aisle and check out the delicious fresh fruits and vegetables making their way into the grocery store, farmers markets or your garden…...

Is Your Child Vaping?

With the increased report of youth from middle school on up using vape, many parents are wondering “Is my child using vape?” Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician with Pediatrics Associates in Kansas City, Missouri, was a recent contributor to US…... read more

Move for Your Health

Spring is finally here, which means warmer weather and lots of opportunities to get outside after this horrible winter. The American Heart Association has deemed April to be Move More Month to encourage us to get moving for our health.…...

E-Cigarette & Vaping Train the Trainer Event

This workshop provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to deliver effective presentations on e-cigarettes and vaping. All participants will receive a flashdrive that includes separate presentations specifically for middle school students, high school students and adults, parents…...

March is National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food.” The focus of the campaign, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is to encourage healthy eating habits and to reduce food waste.…...

Salmon Burgers

Heart Healthy Salmon Burgers   Try this quick and easy recipe for salmon on a budget. Using delicious, easy to fix canned salmon is the perfect trick to increase omega-3 rich seafood in your everyday diet. Omega-3 fats have been…...

4 Steps to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

Your heart keeps you ticking and we all want to know what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. One thing that effects our heart’s health is high cholesterol. Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults has high cholesterol, according…... read more

E-Cigarettes and Your Heart

We all know the risks of smoking conventional cigarettes and the effects on our health but what do we know about the risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)? E-cigarettes entered the American market in 2007 so this is fairly new product.…...

Diabetes Prevention Program Classes Starting Now!

As the New Year dawns, you may thinking about how to lose a few pounds. What you may not be thinking about is prediabetes, a serious health condition that increases one’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and…...

Make Your New Year Goals SMART

If You Are Making Any New Year Goals, Make Them S.M.A.R.T Studies show that more than 75 percent of people who make New Year goals or resolutions only keep them for a few weeks. One reason they don’t keep them…...

6 Healthy Holiday Tips

6 Healthy Holiday Tips    Avoid overeating. Food is often the major theme at holiday parties so here are a few things to keep in mind for your parties. Go easy on appetizers, meats, desserts, cream sauces and fill your plate…...