Health & Fitness

Disordered Eating vs. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Signs to Watch For

5 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Rates of feeding and eating disorders – especially among teenagers – skyrocketed during the pandemic. Calls to help lines nearly doubled. With routines disrupted and increased isolation, many individuals turned to social media and emotional eating to fill the void. Additionally, many people delayed annual physicals and other preventive health care visits. The uncertainties of 2020 built a perfect storm for eating disorders. …

Cooking as a ‘Love Language’: Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

6 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Everyone communicates and receives love differently. In Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, he suggests five different styles of expressing love. These styles include words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. According to YouGovAmerica, quality time is the love language preferred by most people. If this love language resonates with you,…

Three Ways to Help Your Toddler use their Power for Good

4 min read
Health & Fitness (category)

Toddlers have a growing sense of autonomy while still needing reassurance from a familiar caregiver. They discover the world through their eyes, at their own pace and rarely within your time schedule. Between the ages of birth until three years of age, a child’s brain develops more than any other time span in life so you can imagine how hard…

Paczki-inspired Pancake Roll-ups Recipe

2 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world for reasons including religious, cultural and traditional, and it’s perfectly okay to indulge once in a while. From Hamtramck to your local grocery store, getting your Paczki fix can mean joining long lines of other Michiganders to get your hands on the popular treat. But if you don’t want to wait in line, or…

6 Health and Food Trends to Watch in 2023

5 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

With the new year comes an increased emphasis on “wellness” as people make their New Year’s resolutions – including better health, better fitness, and better nutrition. Too often, however, these resolutions can lead to unhealthy habits or choices when in pursuit of a goal. It’s important to understand that the wellness market is an industry with many players and is…

Three Recipes Using Canned Beets

4 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

There’s a reason many home cooks wear a protective apron when handling beets. The vibrant root vegetable was used in the 16th century as a red dye, but their vibrant color points do more than stain properties – they are rich in antioxidants and nutrients. Beets contain a healthy dose of vitamin C, iron, potassium and folate. It’s also a…

Tips for Maximizing Your Grocery Budget

3 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

It’s no secret inflation has influenced spending habits across the nation. Many Americans have made lifestyle changes to adjust, and food insecurity is becoming more prominent. In fact, food inflation outpaced overall inflation in 2022. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, prices of food bought at the grocery store or supermarket increased 12.4% from October 2021 to October 2022. While food inflation…

Doctor’s Appointments Adults Should Make in the New Year

5 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

It’s a fresh new year and a perfect time to get health screenings, immunizations and annual check-ups scheduled. Preventive care measures, such as yearly exams and screenings, can help identify and monitor areas of concern. Health screenings can detect diseases or chronic conditions in their earliest stages when treatment plans are most successful. If any concerns are detected, physicians can…

Resolve to Make Self-Care a Priority in the New Year

4 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve many people will be celebrating the start of 2023. It’s also the moment a new season of New Year’s resolutions begin. For many, it’s the time to kick off goals for their health, finances, relationships and more. In fact, surveys have shown around 40% of adults in the United States make at least one…

Festive New Year’s Mocktails the Whole Family Can Enjoy

2 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

The holidays come with get-togethers, sparkly outfits and festive drinks. However, those pretty beverages often come with alcohol in the mix – sometimes leaving non-drinkers to miss out on the festive nature of the cocktails. Mocktails are a great spruced up drink option perfect for kids or those who prefer a non-alcoholic option. We’ve got you covered with two holiday…

These Seasonal Holiday Dishes Are Packed with Antioxidants

5 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Holiday festivities often mean pulling out recipes we only eat once a year. But seasonal dishes don’t have to be complicated – or lacking nutrition. In this post we have three seasonal dishes that can help elevate your holiday gathering. These recipes make use of antioxidant-rich ingredients prepared in festive, unique ways, using minimal ingredients and relying on whole foods.…

Healthier 4-ingredient Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies

2 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Peanut butter is a pantry staple for many families. While this nut spread may be best known for its use in sandwiches with a layer of jam, it is also an excellent baking ingredient thanks to its healthy fats. Here’s a heart-healthy version of a holiday cookie: peanut butter oat bran cookies sweetened with maple syrup. For some extra holiday…

Ways to Keep Your Family Active This Winter – Without Freezing

3 min read
Health & Fitness (category), Goldfish Swim School (category)

Winter and cold temperatures are coming to Metro Detroit and it won’t be long before the kids get restless and start to drive you bonkers… well maybe that only happens here. But, if your kids are like mine, they don’t like to be cooped up in the house all the time so here are some winter tips to keep you…

How Restricted Eating During the Holidays Can Backfire

4 min read
A Healthier Michigan (category), Health & Fitness (category)

So much of holiday celebrations revolve around family, friends and sharing time together, but they also revolve around food. From big family dinners and drinks with friends to office potlucks and neighborhood parties, food is the gathering point. Holidays are often seen as the season of overindulgence. For people with health goals, managing health conditions or trying to maintain their…

Fall Herb-whipped Spread with Crudité

2 min read
Health & Fitness (category), A Healthier Michigan (category)

Spreads and dips aren’t typically known for their health benefits, but this recipe adds filling protein and calcium by whipping goat cheese with Greek yogurt. A low-temperature sauté of garlic in olive oil brings out its nutty, sweet flavors, while herbs of cool weather, like thyme and chives, add additional flavor. Ingredients 8 ounces goat cheese 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp.…