From the family table of our childhood to… the school cafeteria… business lunch meetings… neighborhood carry-ins… extended family gatherings… and finally the dining room in assisted living, to share a meal is more than sharing food; it is sharing life.

In this post, we will explore why making meals a digital-free zone is important and how that can be a great first step in implementing a digital detox. Being screen-free enables you to be a mindful eater and an engaged eating companion. You will reap the benefits of greater meal satisfaction, improved communication, and stronger relationships.

A month-long vacation provided the ideal opportunity to try a digital detox. After reading the book Digital Detox by Molly DeFrank, and writing two posts that described the dangers of digital overuse and the benefits of a digital detox, I wanted to experience the results for myself.

In last week’s post, we discussed the negative consequences of this digital dependence. In this post, we will introduce the solution: A digital detox. I was recently introduced to this concept by a book with that title: Digital Detox, by Molly DeFrank. It was written for parents to detox their families and children and regain control over technology.

Technology – including smartphones, tablets, computers, and other types of screens – has many benefits. It can be used for learning, entertainment, communication, and more. But it comes with potential drawbacks. Did you know that many features of digital devices are designed to enhance dopamine release in the brain? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that connects pleasure to behavior, motivating you to repeat actions that you find enjoyable or beneficial.

Nutrition is key to optimal health from birth throughout the lifespan. At every age and stage of life, nutrition matters.

This week's theme for National Nutrition Month is to Explore the Connection Between Food and Culture.

The theme of National Nutrition Month is Food Connects Us and for week two is Connect with a Nutrition Expert.

As we establish priorities for the new year, focus on establishing priorities that bring you joy.

The reasons for holiday stress are many, with unrealistic expectations being a common denominator. Let's explore how to tame expectations.

Explore why categorizing food as naughty or nice is so common and 5 reasons food is NOT naughty or nice.

Human beings are most productive when rest is prioritized. When getting rest is ignored, productivity, health, and relationships suffer.

Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.

In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.

In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.

Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.

Many messages regarding nutrition and health come across as negative but positive framing is often preferred and possibly more effective.

This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.

The Polytheoretical Framework combines stage-based behavior change theory with decision-based theories.

When you are deciding on an action to take, are you aware of the decision-making process you go through? Why do you do what you do? In a...