The second biggest candy-consuming holiday is approaching and the National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend $21.6 billion on all things Easter this year. Alongside jelly beans and chocolate eggs, peeps are popular during the holiday – and the factory that produces the colorful candies makes 4 million daily to keep up with the demand. Though some candy is okay…
Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus In-season vegetables: carrots and parsley Recipe notes: Roasting carrots and garlic brings out the natural sweetness out of the vegetables. Boiling and peeling canned chickpeas makes the hummus smooth. Ingredients 2 15-oz cans chickpeas 5 small or 3 large carrots, leaves and stem removed 1 head of garlic 1 tsp honey 2.5 tbsp olive oil,…
Guest Blogger: Kelly Houseman, MS, LLPC Now that spring is here (assuming 30 degree weather counts as spring) it means a time of renewing, refreshing and cleaning out all of the physical and mental clutter in your life. Here is a checklist to help you kick off spring feeling a little lighter: Clean Your Friends List If there is someone…
In the winter months, that task gets a bit harder and activity levels can drop off. Follow these five suggestions and your kids (and you!) will stay active on even the coldest of days.
It’s no secret that hair care is important, but taking care of your child’s hair can feel like a whole different ball game from taking care of your own. The good news is that, through trial and error, you can help to establish a healthy hair care routine for your kids. Here are a few tips you can use to…
To Mary Amsbury, a physical education teacher with Comstock Public Schools, February means one thing: time to jump rope. Jumping rope is a staple of the Kids Heart Challenge, a nationwide effort by the American Heart Association to teach children about the importance of their heart health and to raise money for children with special hearts. The week-long event looks different at every…
Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world and whether the reason be religious, cultural or a tradition – it’s perfectly okay to indulge once in a while. However, having more than one sweet treat can quickly rack up the calories from sugar and fat. In Michigan, Paczkis put the fat in Fat Tuesday by packing in 25 grams of fat…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Instead of flowers and chocolates, why not make a heart-healthy meal for your significant other or family? The following recipes should give you some inspiration. This three-course meal is tasty, easy to make and is good for you too. Here are some details about each course and you can find the recipes below! First Course:…
There are many reasons to consider shifting to a plant-based diet. A big one is heart health. Even people who have eaten poorly much of their life can dramatically reduce heart disease risks by shifting to a whole-food, plant-based diet. Even without becoming a vegetarian or vegan, shifting eating habits to include more fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and other plant…
When the pandemic hit, gyms closed and — just like toilet paper — fitness equipment became scarce online and in stores. As COVID-19 disrupted people’s fitness routines of working out at gyms or in groups, there has been more of a focus on home-based exercise equipment. There are many options for interactive home workout equipment. Many companies put out their…
