FOOD &
FITNESS
The Art of Eating Produce by Season
You may have heard a recommendation to eat seasonally or locally and wondered exactly what that meant or why you should bother. If you’ve ever purchased fresh produce from a local farmers’ market, you may know how much better it can taste. Most of us …
How Someone with Limited Mobility Can Stay Active
If you or a loved one has a disability that affects or limits your mobility, balance, or endurance, it’s important to know that there are still many ways you can stay active and reap the health benefits that come from physical movement and exercise. Here …
When Exercise Leads to Injury
If you’re working out on a regular basis, odds are you do it to lead a healthy lifestyle. But what happens when working out leads to injury? Sprains and strains are a common injury for anyone with an active lifestyle. If you play sports, you’ll …
How Sweet: The News Behind Sweeteners
Early in the morning, it’s easy to add one too many spoons of sugar into your coffee. But what is sugar doing to your body? Is there a better way to sweeten your morning coffee while still satisfying your sweet tooth? It’s time to talk …
Overnight Oats – No Cooking Required
Who doesn’t want to start off the day by eating a healthy breakfast? Here’s an option with vitamins and nutrients – no cooking required. Skinnytaste.com posted this recipe for Skinny Overnight Oats in a Jar. There are lots of options to make this one of …
8 Foods That Increase Inflammation
When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, and what you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Think twice about eating these eight inflammation food …
Resolution #2: Try Some Better-For-You Recipes
From macaroni and cheese to quinoa patties, the recipes on our Pinterest board could be the inspiration you need to try some new meals that are better for you than what’s on tonight’s menu. So instead of having your resolution be to lose weight, maybe …
Brownie Kisses
Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend’s house? Getting ready for company? Try these yummy brownie kisses. Melted chocolate, chocolate chips and nuts (omit if you’d like) make a great combo for these treats. …
