Well Being Magazine

Diet & Depression

After the holidays when the dreary days and nights of winter set in, it’s easy to feel a little down in the dumps. The anticipation of holiday events and the chance to be with friends and family has passed and often our expectations for the season didn’t match the reality. Now it’s time to get back to the routine. So what do we do when “winter blues” strike? We eat. Read more »

Soup’s On.

It’s soup season. There’s a chill in the air and soon the sniffles will follow. There is nothing better to offer comfort and sustenance on a wintry night than a big pot of soup. Science has not yet unraveled the mystery of why soup is so thoroughly satisfying, but there is nothing that fills a cold and hungry brood quite like a steaming pot of soup. I like to think Read more »

What’s Fresh?

It might be the dead of winter, but in Mississippi you can find fresh seasonal produce and other products from local growers and producers year round. Exact crop availability will vary year-to-year and by region of the state and growing conditions, but the following guide will give you a sense of what you can look for at Mississippi farmers markets, produce stands and grocery stores, even during the months of Read more »

Diet & Prediabetes: Pay Attention to the Warning Signs

Diet & Prediabetes: Pay Attention to the Warning Signs The Mayo Clinic estimates that people with prediabetes (or borderline diabetes) are much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. While a diagnosis of pre- diabetes is not a definitive sign you will eventually develop the condition, it is a clear warning that if you don’t make some changes in your life, you are at a high risk of Read more »