COVID-19

Step Away from the Flashy Supplements: Here’s how you actually give your immune system a boost

Flu season is here, and combined with the uncertainties of how the coronavirus will respond to colder weather, people are thinking about their immune system more than ever. Having a healthy, balanced diet does have a positive impact on the immune system. Those flashy immune-boosting supplement ads may catch your attention, but don’t believe the… Continue Reading Step Away from the Flashy Supplements: Here’s how you actually give your immune system a boost

October 15, 2020

Go Start the Grill!

This weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and that means grilling season is coming to a close, too. Whether you’re a charcoal, wood chip or gas-powered grill master, there are plenty of tips and tricks you use to perfect your flame-fueled meal! 

September 3, 2020

Sneaky Ways Pandemic Stress Affects Your Health

The pandemic has been nothing short of stressful. The uncertainty and anxiety we’re all experiencing is, well, unprecedented (I’m sure we’re all tired of that word). There are many different types of stress you could be experiencing, such as personal stress from isolation, cultural stress from what’s going on in your community, or financial stress… Continue Reading Sneaky Ways Pandemic Stress Affects Your Health

August 27, 2020

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for the Busy Family

Spending more time at home right now doesn’t mean dinners have to be fancy and complex. It’s hard to find the time to cook a meal after working a busy day from home with many new distractions around you, including taking care of your family and pets, feeding everybody, and doing chores around the house.… Continue Reading Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for the Busy Family

June 2, 2020

Don’t Fall for the Fads

We’re seeing a bunch of messages online about using this time at home to focus on recommitting to your health. There is also an alarming number of advertisements and online messaging about fad diets that highlight dramatic weight loss programs. While they may yield quick results, fad diets often promote unhealthy and sometimes downright dangerous… Continue Reading Don’t Fall for the Fads

May 1, 2020

Seven Recipes That Use Canned Food Already in Your Pantry

Canned food is an easy and budget-friendly way to stock up your pantry when we’re all reducing the number of visits to the grocery store we’re making. The process of canning veggies and fruit still retains many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need, and there are plenty of low- or no-sodium options. Whether… Continue Reading Seven Recipes That Use Canned Food Already in Your Pantry

April 23, 2020

Keep Kids Busy with Physical Activity

You wake up to your children at your bedside at an impossibly early hour. They are already bouncing off the walls and are ready to start their day. This has become a regular occurrence since they’ve been home from school. You come to the conclusion that they have all of this pent-up energy because they… Continue Reading Keep Kids Busy with Physical Activity

April 16, 2020

Is This Still Fresh? How to Judge Your Produce

Your refrigerator was full of colorful fruits and vegetables after your last trip to the grocery store, but it’s been a while since then. Some of the produce looks a little… off, but not terrible. How do you really know when something isn’t good to eat anymore? Here’s a handy guide and a few tips… Continue Reading Is This Still Fresh? How to Judge Your Produce

April 9, 2020

Break a Sweat at Home

We may be at home for a while, but that doesn’t mean you can’t break a sweat! We have a bunch of great indoor, equipment-free exercises to get you back on track, or help you create a new habit. Try these easy-to-follow videos for a blood-pumping workout series, or try them on their own. Put… Continue Reading Break a Sweat at Home

April 2, 2020

#StayHome Tips: How to Freeze Food

Families are encouraged to stay home as much as possible, which means fewer trips to the grocery store. It’s recommended that you purchase two weeks of food at a time. Storing all of that food, especially fresh produce, can be a challenge. You can reduce the number of trips to the grocery store by safely… Continue Reading #StayHome Tips: How to Freeze Food

March 26, 2020