Homemade Hummus and Its Amazing Health Benefits
Looking for a healthy appetizer to share at your next party or delicious weekday snack? Give homemade hummus a try! A popular Middle Eastern dip, hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals. Research has even linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of health benefits! This includes: helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control, […]
Wake Up to Breakfast Tacos
For a delicious and healthy change of pace in the morning try these nutrient-rich breakfast tacos, which use no processed meats and are made with healthier wheat tortillas and homemade pico de gallo. While the recipe is not a strictly vegetarian one, it is perfect for lacto-ovo vegetarians (people who eat only vegetables with the […]
9 Tips to Winterize the Whole Family
With cold and flu season in full swing, what measures can you take now to ensure you or your family members are not sidelined with nagging colds, earaches or send-you-to-bed flu symptoms? Here are nine easy tips to help you get winterized… and it all starts with boosting your immune system. Probiotics Probably the most […]
How Blue Light Affects Your Sleep
Find out why over-exposure to blue light affects your ability to fall asleep and the quality of sleep you get. Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in […]
The best stretches you probably aren’t doing
Doing stretches is boring and you don’t need to do it. If it were really good for you, everyone would be doing it, right?” This way of thinking is prevalent in society, but when you see people losing range of motion and the ability to stand up straight, you have to wonder if doing stretches […]
Quinoa with broccoli and cauliflower
If you’re looking to mix up your grains, look no further than quinoa. This seed can be cooked and used in place of grains and contains all essential amino acids, making it a good source of protein. Pairing with broccoli and cauliflower gives this bowl a fresh crunch and adds vitamin C, folate, and cancer-protective […]
14 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Stress
We are so accustomed to living every day at a heightened level of stress that many of us aren’t even aware of it. Pinpointing the cause is key to combating stress, but often the cause or causes of stress are unavoidable. So rather than quit your job, check out of your family or sell your […]
Exercises to achieve strong feet and ankles
Everyone knows that a structure built on a weak foundation is not sturdy, but most people don’t realize this principle applies to the human body. Weak feet and ankles create instability, leading to poor posture and slow movements. Performing exercises to make feet stronger and more flexible will enhance sports performance, improve balance, increase range […]
10 Great Reasons to Drink Lemon Water Daily
Take the lemon in your water the next time it’s offered. Not only is it a great way to help you boost your water intake, but an unsweetened glass of lemon water (especially first thing in the morning) also provides your body with some great health benefits. Warm or cool, drink it straight up or […]
6 Tips for a Healthy School Start
The transition back to school can be hard on parents and kids alike. Kids might be nervous about meeting a new teacher or not having any friends in their class. Parents may be stressing about how to fit it all in – work, school, sports, homework, art classes, STEM clubs, working out, making healthy meals… […]
