FOOD &
FITNESS
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 …
Your Microbiome and You
Who are we, exactly? For a long time, this age-old question has been holding a special place in the realms of philosophy and religion. However, science also has come up with an answer, though it may not be what you’re expecting. Consider this: A 2016 …
Green Mango Salad
(Serves 4) Ingredients 2 firm green mangos, peeled and julienned 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned 1 small daikon, peeled and julienned 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 c. shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped 1 lime, juiced 3 T fish sauce 1 …
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. …
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
We love Chop Chop magazine and the recipe they posted for Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. Silky smooth, slightly sweet, and super-easy to make, this soup is a fall favorite. …
