With social distancing and stay-at-home orders in effect all across the country, it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep yourself and your family active while staying indoors. Even just 10 minutes of daily physical activity can help you improve your mobility and live longer. But how can you get up and get moving without putting yourself, your…
This recipe, as the name suggests, is loaded with flavors and nutrition. On their own, sweet potatoes provide fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Olive oil is a heart-healthy fat that also eases inflammation. Greek yogurt provides protein while the onions help to reduce cholesterol levels. Enjoy! Loaded Sweet Potato Bites Recipe Ingredients • 3-4 pounds sweet potatoes• 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil• 2 tsp. garlic…
How often do you reflect on and give thanks for everything that is good in your life? Turns out, taking the time to practice gratitude not only feels great, but it’s also actually beneficial to your overall health. Research shows people who have a grateful outlook experience a wide range of health benefits, including better physical and mental health, improved sleep,…
You’re likely familiar with the symptoms of stress — a pounding heart, increased perspiration, tight neck and shoulder muscles, anxiety and even fear. But you may not know how to prevent or relieve these symptoms. We’re here to help! Stress can be triggered by events, ideas, memories, emotions or failed expectations. Different seasons may be especially fraught with challenges to…
Do you ever think about what you were doing when you were kid? When there were no smart phones, tablets, or computers? What did you do during the summer when you were kid? You played! Years ago kids didn’t have the opportunity to dabble in technology and download a game within seconds, they had to come up with games. Thankfully…
When living apart, it can be difficult to maintain or even build relationships. So, how do you stay connected? With technology, most communication can be handled via a personal computer or mobile device. If you have basic internet access, there are multiple ways to reach out and check in on your loved ones. Here are five ways to socially connect…
If you’re like us, you always want to maximize your trips to the grocery store by buying food items that are versatile, healthy and have a long shelf life. Of course, there are many foods that are great to have in your house at any point, but we’ve compiled a list of our top six food staples and the recipes…
As the stresses of instating a routine for your children are typically always ongoing, it’s easy to reach for pre-prepared, processed foods instead of cooking. However, convenient foods can often pack your child’s diet with unnecessary calories, carbohydrates, and refined sugars. A proper diet at any age consists of a balance of protein, vegetables, grains, fruits and dairy with the right…
You might be surprised where bacteria are lurking in your home. It can often be found in some of the surfaces you use on a regular basis. If you want to decrease the spread of germs in your home, it’s important to take the proper steps of cleaning and disinfecting the common spots they’re located in. Before we discuss the…
Folic acid helps humans form new cells. From hair to skin to nails, your body is in a constant state of growth – and internally, in a constant state of maintenance. Men and women need folic acid in their diets – but once a woman becomes pregnant, folic acid becomes especially critical as it plays a key role as the…
