As daylight hours become shorter and the darkness of the fall and winter months seem to go on forever, you may notice that your sleep habits change. And you may be asking yourself, why? The decrease in the amount of daylight in the autumn and winter months influences the body’s sleep-wake cycle* [1]. If you more…
Pancakes can feel both celebratory and comforting, healthy and decadent, depending on your batter and toppings. If the onset of fall has you hankering after a hot breakfast, whip up a batch of these delicious gingerbread pancakes in minutes. Gingerbread Pancakes Based on the classic gingerbread cookie, these pancakes are a treat for a blustery fall more…
People love to gather around the BBQ, but what do you throw on the grill if you are trying to cut down on meat consumption? Don’t worry! There are plenty of fantastic vegetarian BBQ dishes available to please everyone, be they an omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian! Classic Vegetarian BBQ Portobello Mushrooms The grilled Portobello more…
Now that the dust has settled on the excitement of being back to school, you’re left staring at the lunchboxes every night, hoping they’ll magically pack themselves. The bad news is, they probably won’t – but the good news is, we can help! Preserve your sanity and keep your kids nourished all year long with more…
Good health and nutrition are a family affair. Kids mirror the behavior of their parents, so if you encourage your kids to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly while slouching on the couch snacking on chips each evening, it might be time to sit down and establish some family nutrition goals. How to Set Family more…
Low-fat dairy products are reliable sources of essential vitamins and minerals – but they’re not for everyone. Some people suffer from lactose intolerance, making dairy products uncomfortable to digest [1]. Also, if you’re prone to non-cystic acne, you may notice that consuming milk products can trigger breakouts [2]. No matter the reason, when you’re committed to more…
Processed foods sure can be convenient, but they’re not always the best option for a healthy diet. Food manufacturers will often ramp up the salt, fat, and sugar content of foods to appeal to our taste buds and convince us to keep snacking even when we’re not really hungry. Breaking up with convenience foods doesn’t more…
Along with what you put on your plate, healthy eating requires sound choices on how you purchase and use food. Unfortunately, some healthy choices are not as upstanding as you may think. In fact, they could be some of your worst offenders. Here are three tips to help you avoid common, but “not-so-obvious,” healthy eating more…
In many places, this summer has been a scorcher. Like, frying-eggs-on-the-hood-of-your-car kind of hot. If you haven’t had moments when you’re sick of sweating, feel too hot to eat, or are positive your brain cells are literally melting, congrats – either your air conditioner works, or you’ve already figured out how to keep cool and more…
Watermelon evokes the perfect summer day; golden sunlight, green grass, the smell of sunscreen, and the refreshing splash of the lake. From hydration to heart health, here are 5 reasons to eat watermelon at your next picnic or party, or as your new summer snack.
