• Fresh Focus #22: Fiber

    Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet! But what is it? Fiber is a carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest. It is found in many of the plants that we eat, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.

  • Fresh Focus #20: MOVE!

    Physical activity is a very popular topic, but oftentimes it's made out to be overcomplicated and overwhelming for those trying to learn more about it. Being active is about so much more than just losing fat, gaining muscle and looking good. A simpler approach, like what the MOVE! program offers, is to focus on improving overall health, function and quality of life.

  • Choose veggies for Whole Health

    Veterans Canteen Service is offering more veggies in cafés nationwide to encourage customers to improve their Whole Health.

  • Fresh Focus #19: MOVE! with a Blueprint for Success

    MOVE! Weight management program is a lifestyle intervention for weight management. In this Fresh Focus episode, we are going to refer to it as our blueprint for success.

  • Fresh Focus #21: Staying hydrated

    Water – and staying hydrated – is a crucial tool in your MOVE! program's tool belt to preventing the negative effects of dehydration.

  • Fresh Focus #16: The Grocery Store

    What if we told you that smart shopping at the grocery store actually starts before you leave the house? And this year you may not even need to leave the house. On-line shopping is a great option for anyone who has small children, is pressed for time, or has health concerns.

  • Fresh Focus #17: Holiday meal prep with success

    You're back from the grocery store and your countertop is full! Now, what to do with all the food you just purchased? Episode 17 of the Fresh Focus Podcast dives into meal prepping and give tips on how to be successful with the process during the upcoming holidays.

  • Fresh Focus #14: Hosting for the Holidays

    Are you hosting a holiday meal or party this year? Don’t get overwhelmed! Our Marion VA Health Care System Diabetes Educators are able to assist in the meal planning if your guests include people with diabetes in episode 14 of the Fresh Focus Podcast.

  • Fresh Focus #18: Scaling back the holiday meal

    The holidays can be a whirlwind, even this year with just a small household group. After the dust settles and the dishes are washed, it can feel like a crash of adrenaline. You've spent hours cooking and you probably don’t want to cook for the rest of the week. Thankfully, when you open up the fridge all you see are leftovers. This Fresh Focus podcast covers how to scale back on that holiday meal.

  • Is it time for a career refresh?

    Looking for a new career? Learn the fundamentals of how to begin a career in cybersecurity and privacy.

  • Fresh Focus #15: Scaling back the holiday meal

    Whatever this year’s holiday season meals bring, you can certainly scale it down while still enjoying some of those traditional favorites in a smaller group.

  • VA dietitian: Benefit the planet by composting

    Composting prevents food waste in landfills that leads to increase in greenhouse gas emissions.