Nutrition & Fitness


Tailgating this Weekend?

When football season starts, everyone is so excited. There’s always the hope that this will be THE year – the year the Miami Dolphins have...

August 23, 2013 / 2 min read


Five-a-Day, the Baptist Health Way

img class=”alignleft size-medium wp-image-3345″ alt=”Five-A-Day, the Baptist Way” src=”http://showcase.republicahavas.com/websites/baptist-health-news/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Five-A-Day-the-Baptist-Way-300×300.jpg” width=”300″ height=”300″ align=”left” />Now that the first week of school has passed, how did you do...

August 22, 2013 / 2 min read


Puppy Love, Healthy Hearts

Does stress have you on a short leash? Getting a watchdog may help. Fido, the family pet, can help guard your heart from the ill...

August 21, 2013 / 2 min read


Back to School Healthy Lunch Tips

As you get ready to send your little ones back to school, how will you ensure that you are doing so in the healthiest way?...

August 16, 2013 / 3 min read


Chef Richard's Healthy Venison Chili

I’ve just come back from a trip to the mountains, where the weather was cooler and the produce choices from farmers markets were phenomenal. The...

August 15, 2013 / 2 min read


Don’t Get Derailed: Overcoming Exercise Hurdles

Whether you need to lose weight or combat heart disease, exercise is vital for overall health. But many people find it challenging to stick to...

August 14, 2013 / 3 min read


Tummy Troubles? Digest These Facts

More people are getting the message that sometimes occasional heartburn could become a condition that needs to be checked out and treated -- acid reflux,...

August 8, 2013 / 3 min read


Chef Richard’s Healthy Travel Snacks

Everyone has their own ritual for a road trip ─ packing the car, gassing up, planning your route, stocking up on drinks and snacks. Grabbing...

July 18, 2013 / 2 min read


Chef Richard’s Low-Acid Tomato Sauce and Fettuccine

Tomatoes are very versatile and can add great flavors to some of your favorite recipes. As we get older reducing the acid content in our...

July 9, 2013 / 3 min read


Hydrate to Beat the Heat

While our tropical mix of heat and humidity rarely jumps higher than the mid-90s, active South Floridians (particularly outdoor laborers and those trying new exercise...

July 8, 2013 / 2 min read