Nutrition and Fitness

Sip on these vibrant, refreshing summer drinks
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jul 19, 2018
This quick and easy drink is perfect for family pool days. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 1. For fruit concentrate: Place watermelon, cucumber, basil a...
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The keto diet is back, but is it balanced?
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jul 12, 2018
At 63 years old, Janet Colson says she’s lived through the various phases of the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet. “I remember people carry...
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Is a detox diet right for you?
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jul 03, 2018
From celebrities who swear by them, to experts on the topic, it seems like everyone is talking about a popular trend known as detox diets. There are p...
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Is a plant-based diet right for you?
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness, ...
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jun 24, 2018
To many, the thought of giving up barbecued chicken, steak and pork chops doesn’t sound too appealing. But if you’re trying to eat better, that doesn’...
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Ease your way into a plant-based diet
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness
Danny Ciamprone 
Jun 12, 2018
It’s a Sunday afternoon at Brenda Gowan’s home, and most of her family is in the kitchen seeking more counter space. Fresh cucumbers, banana peppers, ...
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Your new favorite food: zucchini
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Brandon Danial 
Apr 21, 2018
Over the years and across culinary landscapes, the zucchini has proven itself to be a versatile ingredient. While typically served raw, steamed or fri...
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Eats showcase: Colorful Veggies
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Mar 21, 2018
INGREDIENTS (Makes 7 cups) DIRECTIONS 1. Combine agave and vinegar in large bowl. Stir. 2. Add corn and stir. Add peppers, celery, onion, jalapeños, b...
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Fitness practices come full circle
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Workouts
Danny Ciamprone 
Mar 01, 2018
Pop culture is like a vanity mirror for history. Take a look at any trend today and odds are it’s merely a reflection of the past, particularly in fas...
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Adopting healthy nutrition habits leads to best results
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness
Michael Gilbert 
Mar 01, 2018
There is something to be said for being proactive rather than reactive. That was the mindset of Shakia Robinson as she crafted a new wellness program ...
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The benefits of switching to a plant-based diet
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness
Danny Ciamprone 
Feb 20, 2018
They flocked together by the hundreds, each carrying a varying degree of burden. Some saw it as a way to lose weight, others a way to kick-start a hea...
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Functional nutrition improves both body and mind
Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness
Danny Ciamprone 
Feb 16, 2018
There’s an old adage from the 1800s that begins, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” Over decades, that adage turned into what m...
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IRMC and IUP team up for February fitness expo
Health, Manage your weight, Nutrition and Fitness
Alex Keown 
Jan 18, 2018
L iving a healthy life requires a first step, and staff from Indiana Regional Medical Center and Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will team...
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New wellness program puts employee health first
Health, Manage your weight, Nutrition and Fitness
Steve Metsch 
Jan 18, 2018
The grueling physical work found in the coal yard at NRG Keystone Power Station can be tough on a body. But with help from the corporate wellness prog...
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