
Safety At the Splash Pad
May 20-26th is Healthy And Safe Swimming Week. Before we know it, pools and splash pads will be at full capacity. How can you stay safe at the splash pad? Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For more information about healthy water safety, visit the CDC's Healthy Swimming page here. #swimming #HealthyHabitsLoCo

Mythbusting Food Allergies
May 12-18th is Food Allergy Awareness Week. I am often asked about the differences between food allergies and food intolerances. Let's explore some of the myths around both of these conditions. Myth: You can have a food allergy and have no symptoms. Fact: If you have no symptoms when you eat a particular food, you are not allergic. Symptoms of an IgE mediated food allergy include hives, swelling, difficulty breathing/swallowing, vomiting, anaphylaxis, and death. Myth: F

Go Nuts for the Mediterranean Diet!
Nuts are full of heart healthy fat, and are a great snack on the go. They are also an important part of the Mediterranean diet. Learn more about nuts with this infographic from FoodInsight.org! #HealthyHabitsLoCo #hearthealth #unsaturatedfats #Mediterranean #snacks

Roasted Vegetables 101
Tired of the same old steamed vegetables? Try roasting for more flavor and more nutrition! Here are some tips from thekitchn.com. #vegetables #Mediterranean #veggies #oliveoil #HealthyHabitsLoCo

Go #Med in the Month of May!
International Mediterranean Diet Month kicks off today! Observe #MedMonth with this calendar of suggestions from Oldways. #Mediterranean #oliveoil #HealthyHabitsLoCo