Author Archives: mdrees

SPRING IS HERE: CSA’s Share available in Cedar Valley

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mdrees

Hi All, With spring & summer upon us, it is time for farmers markets! One easy way to bring the local farmers markets produce to your home, is a purchasing a share of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).  One local … Continue reading →

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Fall Favorite: Minestrone Soup

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mdrees

1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 carrot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups fat-free, unsalted chicken broth 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1 can (16 ounces) canned … Continue reading →

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Sitting Ourselves to Death?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mdrees

What can you do to avoid risk factors associated with sitting Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity and metabolic syndrome. In addition, too much sitting also seems to increase … Continue reading →

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Blue Zones Worksite™ Summit: Cedar Falls & Waterloo

Posted on September 12, 2012 by mdrees

You’re invited to join the Blue Zones Project™ team and your fellow Cedar Falls & Waterloo business leaders for a free luncheon to learn  more about how your business can become a certified Blue Zones Worksite™ CEDAR FALLS Business Leaders: … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stressed?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by mdrees

Stress impacts everyone.  Stress is your body’s response to any situation that is challenging, frightening, or difficult. Not all stress is bad, but chronic stress can lead to serious health problems. How you manage stress often determines whether it is good or bad, … Continue reading →

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Sleep

Posted on April 2, 2012 by mdrees

How Much is Enough? Sleep is an essential part of our health that many of us tend to overlook. We easily get wrapped up in our work, stay up late watching our favorite television show, or have trouble putting our … Continue reading →

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March is National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 14, 2012 by mdrees

Go Green For March! March is the month of nutrition, and with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner there is no better time to discuss the importance of eating green vegetables!  Green vegetables can be found in the form of … Continue reading →

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Make Time for Fitness

Posted on March 1, 2012 by mdrees

Be Flexible and Make Fitness a Way of Life We all know how important exercise and physical activity are to our health, but we also know that it is not always easy to find the time for fitness in our … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Drink Water: Health Benefits of Drinking Water

Posted on February 13, 2012 by mdrees

We all know that water is essential to our health, but we may not know why that is true.  Our body weight is made up of about 60% water, and every system in our body depends on water.  Everyday our … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day the Healthy Way

Posted on February 2, 2012 by mdrees

Show Your Valentine You Care It’s that time of you.  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  We all expect to give or receive that traditional box of cholocates or indulge on that high calorie meal.  This Valentine’s Day, whether … Continue reading →

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