For those who enjoy running outdoors even during colder days, it’s important to ensure your knees are prepared for winter. No one wants achy knees. For people who already have knee problems, outdoor winter running can increase pain and lead to possible injury. Know how to avoid knee pain in the winter by following these tips:
Hungarian Beef Goulash
(Serves 4)
2 pounds beef stew meat
2 t caraway seeds
1-2 T sweet or hot paprika
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
14 oz. diced tomatoes
14 oz. reduced-sodium beef broth
New Food Labels Show What We Are Really Eating
In the coming years, you’ll begin to notice changes on the nutrition fact labels on cans, boxes and packages. From milk to flour, from potato chips to baked beans, the new changes make it easier for you to be better informed about food choices by clearly knowing what and how much you are really eating. Additionally, the labels reflect new scientific information, such as the link between your diet and diseases like obesity. Read more about the benefits of the new labels.
Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
The birth of a baby is often a joyous event. However, it can also result in something you, as a new mom, may not expect: depression.
As many as 80 percent of moms experience what’s called the “baby blues” within the first few days to two weeks following delivery. They cry more easily, feel irritable or on an emotional roller coaster, and are fatigued. Fortunately, this is usually a relatively short — and mild — experience that generally lasts a few days and resolves on its own.
But one in seven women will have a more serious condition known as postpartum depression (PPD).