Welcome Home seeks to provide that comforting touch to gluten-free dishes Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Claire Hassler Robin Klebba loves to bake. You can see it on her face as she talks about watching people dig into one of her homemade products. The 28-year-old took that passion and started Welcome...
Experts provide tips for keeping proper nutrition in mind while achieving new fitness goals Story by Sally Ince When working to improve our overall wellness, good nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. Neither process is easy at first, but if we focus on the long-term benefits, our goals can evolve...
Diet leads Phyllis Powell to start Low Carb JC group Story by Madeleine Leroux Nearly two years ago, Phyllis Powell began a new food regimen with her husband. Though the couple had hoped for good results, it’s hard to tell whether they really expected the improvements that followed. Powell retired...
CRMC nutritionist advises intuitive eating for healthy, sustainable dietary habits Story by Madeleine Leroux Getting healthy can seem like a daunting challenge. For so many of us, it means substantial lifestyle changes, and those aren’t easily accomplished. We decided to sit down with an area dietician...
By Ashley Varner Erlebnisse: the experiences, positive or negative, that we feel most deeply and through which we truly live. I love this German word as I feel it sums up the numinous experience that is parenting. From worrying about finances, potty training and screen time to eating right, boyfriends...
By Rachel Rucker The weight we are now is based off of the lifestyle and choices we currently make. For those who are desiring weight loss, but don’t know where to start when it comes to diet, three aspects must be taken into consideration: how often we eat, what we eat and portion size. First of […]
By Rachel Hughes New Year resolutions are a common tradition: setting goals you want to accomplish within the upcoming year. These goals can vary from person to person, but one of the most popular goals tends to include some sort of diet or plan to lose weight and “get healthy.” While there is nothing...
Story and photos by Sally Ince When meeting met Sara, a 14-year-old golden retriever, she may seem like every other happy-go-lucky pup taking a leisurely sniff through Carnahan Memorial Garden. But then, you’ll see her do something out of the ordinary. Like when she paused with excitement as she saw a young...
Becoming a new mom is a wonderful, life-changing experience. But it can also be a stressful time, as we learn what’s best when it comes to the care of our new baby. We asked three of the newest pediatricians at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City to answer a few questions new moms may have […]
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith They come from all walks of life. Even with nothing else in common, they share at least one bond — they’re all survivors. Several Mid-Missouri women have opted to share their stories of strength and survival after battling breast cancer, and they will...
