Hope Rising: Tools for healthy eating habits
There are many tools available to support healthy eating habits. When using guides or resources that detail nutrition planning, there is no “one-size- fits-all” method. Be sure to be flexible...
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Hope Rising: Smart shopping
Being a smart shopper is an important component of living a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to read food labels, having a healthy grocery store route, knowing how to pick produce...
Hope Rising: Healthy eating on the go
A major contributor to healthy eating is planning and preparing meals. Cooking and preparing our food at home is ideal, though it is not always an option. Sometimes we’re in...
Hope Rising: Get moving
Many of us hear the word “exercise” or “workout”, and run for the hills. Drop the word “exercise,” and let’s talk “movement.” Our bodies are meant to move! What makes...
Hope Rising: Staying hydrated this summer
Hot weather is in full swing in Lake County, so staying hydrated is as important as ever. Hydration is one of the most critical factors in maintaining health and weight...
Hope Rising: The Community Resiliency Model
Many of us have a tendency to walk around on edge, unaware that we are operating under chronic stress. And this is what a good caveman should do — remain...
Hope Rising: Using intrinsic motivation to make effective lifestyle changes
When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, there are external and internal factors that play into how we approach change. Some external factors include our beliefs about health or social...
Hope Rising: Overcoming Type 2 diabetes in Lake County
More than half the population of California adults has prediabetes or diabetes, and many of those cases are undiagnosed, according to a recent study by University of California Los Angeles...
Hope Rising: Lake County’s online resource for health and wellness
Imagine living in a place where nature is your playground, nourishing food is readily available, and health minded people are eager to share their skills and services, and gather with...
Hope Rising: 5 reasons to get a good night’s sleep
Are you getting the right amount of sleep to maintain a healthy lifestyle? When addressing health, a lot of emphasis is put on diet and exercise, but don’t forget this...
