Wellness Resources

5 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Smoothies

St. Patrick’s Day has morphed into a national holiday whether you are Irish or not. It’s hard to resist the fun of dressing green, the parades and, of course, the city-wide celebrations that spread across the country. To get into the holiday spirit, start your morning off with one of these five festive St. Patrick’s Day Smoothies.

Romantic Dessert Recipe for Two

We often try to find inspiration for romance everywhere except right in our homes. Forget romantic park picnics, beach walks and city excursions--next time you want to spice up your relationship, just take a stroll to your kitchen!

4 Healthy Snack Ideas to Try in the New Year

If you think snacking is what’s standing between you and your 2019 health goals, it might be time to give your snack arsenal a face lift. Healthy snacks can play an important role in your overall fitness and wellness aspirations. In fact, snacking can actually keep your health and nutrition goals on track by keeping you from getting too hungry and making poor food choices. What’s the key to making snacks work for you? It’s all about healthy ingredients and smart portion size.

Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

When it comes to simplifying dinnertime chaos, the crock pot is our hero. It’s hard to beat the convenience of dumping ingredients in, setting a few dials, and returning home after a busy day to a finished dinner. When the temps begin to fall, we find ourselves reaching for our crock pots more often, and this chicken tortilla soup is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s got all the ease of crock pot cooking, plus just enough heat to ward off the winter chill.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon

Thanksgiving meal planning season is upon us! Although we can all agree that the spotlight is usually on the turkey, it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the help of a stellar supporting cast… enter these roasted sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon. This new spin on an old classic lightens up the traditional sweet potato side. You know the one we’re talking about….The one dripping with brown sugar and marshmallows?

4 Halloween Treats to Make with Your Kids

It’s a fall classic, and for a good reason! Popcorn balls are easily customized and come together quickly, making them a crowd favorite year after year.  Plus 3 other recipes including Frozen Boo-nanas, Ghost pretzels and Fall Festival Chex Mix™.

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School

For many of us, back-to-school means back to lunch-packing. We know it can be a daunting challenge finding nutritious meals and foods your kids will actually eat, but we promise- it’s possible! This year try some new ideas to fuel your kiddos up.

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with Almond Flour

Chicken tenders are always a crowd-pleaser for obvious reasons. When it comes to great taste and convenience, they just can’t be beaten! Is there anything more delicious than juicy chicken covered in a tasty, crunchy shell? We don’t think so.

Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Give these dark chocolate pretzel twists a try. They’re delicious, easy to make, and even easier to take on the go. Make a big batch and portion them out in sandwich baggies for ultimate summer convenience.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Summer is officially here. Kids are playing outside, and pools are starting to open. Try this ooey-gooey recipe for a healthier version of the classic chocolate chip cookie. They are delicious and gluten free. Enjoy!

Summer Snack Ideas for Kids

Summer is here and that means kids will be out of school enjoying the great outdoors more often. What a fun time of the year! Proper nourishment is important with all this activity, so here’s 10 quick and easy snacks that are fun and nutritional. Let’s get kids excited about eating healthier foods this summer!

Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Do you ever find yourself wondering what to eat for breakfast? Eggs or cereal seem to be the quick and easy go to for a lot of us. But what else can you make that’s easy to prepare and still good for you? Have you tried a parfait? It’s easy to make, nutritious and fun.

Tomato and Spinach Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Calling all shrimp lovers! Are you in the mood for something delicious?

The Dos and Don'ts for a Good Night’s Sleep

Transitioning from summer fun to school schedules and new bedtime routines can be a tough and demanding task. Wasn’t it just yesterday that you were enjoying those relaxing summer days? Whether you’re ready or not, getting back into the school routine requires organization, time management and a consistent bedtime schedule. To maximize classroom success, kids need anywhere from 8 to 10 hours of sleep, and sometimes even more depending on their age.

Back-to-School Organization Tips to Simplify Your Life

Summer has come and gone. The toys sprinkled around the living room for three months are soon to be put away and the late morning pajama parties are soon to be over.  Getting back into the school swing-of-things takes a shift in mindset from summer fun and lazy days to timely schedules and mental focus. There’s start dates, due dates, back-to-school nights and, of course, homework that needs to be completed.

Easy (and healthy) Breakfast Ideas for Back to School

Transitioning from a relaxing summer break to a busy back to school routine isn’t a small task. Between shopping and getting the kids organized for their classes, it can be overwhelming. And let’s not forget about the early morning routine! To make your back to school routine a little easier, check out these easy and healthy breakfast ideas that make for a quick morning meal or an effortless snack on-the-go!

3 Chocolate Recipes You Need to Try

Calling all you chocolate lovers, this one’s for you!  While you could go out and buy a chocolate treat when the craving hits, creating your own in the kitchen is much more fun. To channel your inner Willy Wonka, click on the image or link above.

Healthy 4th of July Recipes

Nothing screams 4th of July like celebrating with friends and family around a delicious spread of delectable barbeque food. But, what if you’re on your own health journey? The temptation to slip-up on all your work so far is real, however, it isn’t necessary! Check out these healthy 4th of July recipes that will not only let you indulge in the festive goodness but will also keep you striving towards your health goals!

Yoga Poses for Joint Health

Practicing yoga has kept yogis strong and limber for thousands of years. But, why? How can simple movements be so effective for the body? Well, yoga does these amazing things: it not only supports flexibility, but also strength. So, as you’re stretching, you’re also supporting. For those with certain joint concerns, this can be a blessing! When practicing yoga, the body goes through its entire range of motion, which allows movement to joints that may normally not be used. Because yoga doesn’t neglect joints, it can provide full body support.

Summer Produce: How to Shop in Season

Shopping according to what’s in season is a surefire way to get nutrient-rich and naturally grown produce. Being able to buy all fruits and vegetables year-round regardless of their season easily raises questions of their origin--how far has this produce traveled to get to your local supermarket? If your fruits and veggies have been grown using GMOs, then how does that affect nutrient content? When you shop in season, you’re more likely to purchase food that is not only grown naturally but is also packed with nutrients. So, how do you shop in season?

Best Foods to Boost Collagen

Unfortunately, we can’t wash away our aging worries with a couple drinks from the Fountain of Youth. But we can increase our consumption of collagen, and that’s a pretty good start.
Collagen is a structural protein that is naturally occurring in our bodies. However, as we age and our bodies change, we start to produce less of this wonderful protein. And, why is this protein so great?  Well, for starters, it helps support cartilage, bone and joint health.* But, wait...there’s more! It also ensures the health and vitality of skin, hair and nails.* Like we said, it’s not the Fountain of Youth, but it’s a pretty good start!

Healthy Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo doesn’t have to cost your healthy eating habits. There’s plenty of ways to indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine while still staying conscious about your food choices. If you want some south-of-the-border inspo, check out these healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes.

Brain Healthy Memory Games Tips Tricks

As time fades, so does our mental energy. We forget things, we may not be as sharp as we used to be and learning new skills can become more challenging than what it once was for our younger selves. If you notice your mental sharpness dulling, don’t fall into the idea that there’s nothing you can do to support that brilliant brain of yours! While technically an organ, the brain acts and functions like a muscle, meaning, with the right exercises, you can potentially train your brain to even stronger proportions!

Smoothies High in Vitamin C

There’s nothing like starting your morning off with an immune boosting smoothie. It’s not as complicated as it may seem; all you need is the powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C!* Nobody has ever complained about having too healthy an immune system, so if you are feeling like you need a boost or if it’s that time of year when everyone seems to be catching something, check out these Vitamin C smoothie recipes!

5 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Smoothies

St. Patrick’s Day has morphed into a national holiday whether you are Irish or not. It’s hard to resist the fun of dressing green, the parades and, of course, the city-wide celebrations that spread across the country. To get into the holiday spirit, start your morning off with one of these five festive St. Patrick’s Day Smoothies.

Daylight Saving Survival Guide

Mark your calendars and your clocks for Daylight Saving on March 11. At 2 a.m., the clock will jump immediately to 3 a.m., moving an hour of daylight from morning to night for the upcoming summer months.

Romantic Dessert Recipe for Two

We often try to find inspiration for romance everywhere except right in our homes. Forget romantic park picnics, beach walks and city excursions--next time you want to spice up your relationship, just take a stroll to your kitchen!

15 Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of the year again. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about the best ways to express your love to your partner. Whether this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner or your fifth, these date night ideas will make you feel like you’re on your first date all over again.

4 Healthy Snack Ideas to Try in the New Year

If you think snacking is what’s standing between you and your 2019 health goals, it might be time to give your snack arsenal a face lift. Healthy snacks can play an important role in your overall fitness and wellness aspirations. In fact, snacking can actually keep your health and nutrition goals on track by keeping you from getting too hungry and making poor food choices. What’s the key to making snacks work for you? It’s all about healthy ingredients and smart portion size.

5 Ways to Beat the Cold Weather Blues

When the temperatures make getting outside difficult and our exposure to sunlight dwindles, it can certainly dampen our spirits. Luckily, the winter blahs aren’t inescapable. We’ve got 5 ideas to help you beat the cold weather blues.

Top 5 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions

For anyone who has ever waited until Monday to start something, the “blank slate” concept is a familiar one and January 1st is the ultimate reset button. Every year, millions of Americans take advantage of the motivation that the new year brings to make big life changes. Here are some of the five most popular New Year’s resolutions.

4 Healthy Life Habits to Adopt

As the year comes to a close, many of us are considering the changes we want to make for the new year. The term “New Year’s Resolutions” often conjures up memories of gym memberships sitting dormant by mid-March or impractical diets. The issue with resolutions is that they often require a drastic life change or impose on your life in a way that just doesn’t work. Instead, focus on new, healthy habits that won’t turn your world upside down.

Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

When it comes to simplifying dinnertime chaos, the crock pot is our hero. It’s hard to beat the convenience of dumping ingredients in, setting a few dials, and returning home after a busy day to a finished dinner. When the temps begin to fall, we find ourselves reaching for our crock pots more often, and this chicken tortilla soup is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s got all the ease of crock pot cooking, plus just enough heat to ward off the winter chill.

5 Great Winter Activities to Try with Your Family

As the temperatures dip, it’s easier to just stay indoors all day. The cold air is less enticing and the idea of having to bundle up may sound like too much work, especially if you have toddlers. None-the-less, it’s important for you and your family to get outside regularly for fresh air and sunlight. The trick is finding some great outdoor winter activities that you and your family just can’t say no to. So, open your mind, get the appropriate outdoor gear, and let the adventure begin!

5 Ways to Warm Up Your Joints

As we age, our joints may hinder us from some of the things we love to do. Repetitive motions, past injuries, or just years of wear and tear, can all lead to affecting our activity levels. Some may just accept it as a simple fact of life, but it may not have to be that way. The best approach is a proactive one: gentle stretching and a joint-focused warm up before working out.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon

Thanksgiving meal planning season is upon us! Although we can all agree that the spotlight is usually on the turkey, it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the help of a stellar supporting cast… enter these roasted sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon. This new spin on an old classic lightens up the traditional sweet potato side. You know the one we’re talking about….The one dripping with brown sugar and marshmallows?

8 Fun Ways to De-Stress with Your Family

Stress exists in everyone’s lives in varying degrees, and it’s up to us to assess how it is affecting us and our families. November 7th is National Stress Awareness Day, and it brings about a great opportunity to discuss stress with our families and teach our children how to healthfully manage stress. Not sure where to start? Try one of these 10 family-approved ideas for fun ways to de-stress together.

4 Ways to Make Your Holiday Planning Easier

Fall is here, and holiday madness is just around the corner! For many of us, early October marks the beginning of a three-month-long holiday frenzy when we spend more time in stores than we might like, decorate and re-decorate our home to reflect the season, and have more items on our to-do list than hours in our day. Although the holidays bring joy to our lives, there is something particularly stressful about having three big ones spaced only a month apart, right at the end of the year.

4 Halloween Treats to Make with Your Kids

It’s a fall classic, and for a good reason! Popcorn balls are easily customized and come together quickly, making them a crowd favorite year after year.  Plus 3 other recipes including Frozen Boo-nanas, Ghost pretzels and Fall Festival Chex Mix™.

15 Ways to Celebrate National Train Your Brain Day

“Use it or lose it” is a phrase that is often applied to our bodies or muscular strength, but did you know that it can be applied to our brains also? It’s true - if we don’t flex our mental muscle, our brain’s cognitive reserve may slow down. October 13th is National Train Your Brain Day, a day devoted to encouraging us to spend more time challenging our brains and exploring mental exercises to help keep our heads in the game.

How to Get Back in the Back-To-School Groove

Parenting can be hard this time of the year. It’s our job to get our families ready to dive back into the school routine, but sometimes the process can leave us feeling drained. Summer was a blur of sun-soaked family outings and late nights with plenty of snacking, but now it’s time to put away the pool floaties and break out the backpacks.

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Back-to-School

For many of us, back-to-school means back to lunch-packing. We know it can be a daunting challenge finding nutritious meals and foods your kids will actually eat, but we promise- it’s possible! This year try some new ideas to fuel your kiddos up.

Healthy Habits for Kids

Here’s a question: when our kids are ready to leave the nest, what learned healthy habits will they take with them? When it comes to raising our kids, focusing on creating daily healthy habits can go a long way if we, as parents, are persistent about implementing them now. Luckily, helping your children develop healthy habits doesn’t have to be a daunting task.

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders with Almond Flour

Chicken tenders are always a crowd-pleaser for obvious reasons. When it comes to great taste and convenience, they just can’t be beaten! Is there anything more delicious than juicy chicken covered in a tasty, crunchy shell? We don’t think so.

Joy in the Journey: The Keys to Enjoying Your (Imperfect) Family Vacation

When it comes to creating memories, it’s hard to top a family vacation. Whether you’re flying across the country or simply taking a quick road trip down the highway, the sights you see, activities you enjoy, and time spent together will give you something to smile about long after your vacation is over… as long as everything goes according to plan, right? There’s no denying that planning a drama-free vacation the whole family will enjoy is a tall order, even for the most organized among us. Kids will be kids, vehicles will get flat tires, and flights will be delayed.

The Friendship and Wellness Connection

When it comes to taking care of ourselves, most of us already know the key components. We eat well, stay active, and try to get plenty of rest. We take quality vitamins, drink plenty of water, and even squeeze in the occasional brain workout. What more could we possibly do?

5 Crowd-Pleasing Family Outings to Try This Summer

Sweet summertime. The kids are home from school and it won’t be long before you hear the phrase that echoes throughout every home in the summertime. No, we don’t mean “I’m hungry” (although that’s another common one). We’re talking about the dreaded “I’m bored.”

Heart Health* Basics for Men

Listen up, men! We know you hear about heart health all of the time, and for good reason. The truth is, many men (and women) don’t put their health first; focus mainly falls on fulfilling routine roles at work or on the family.

Caring for Your Hair and Nails This Summer

Swimming, vacations, and outdoor activities are great ways to get the most out of your summer, but they can be damaging to your hair and nails. Between the sand, chlorine, sea salt, and environmental factors, your hair and nails can take a real beating this season, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite summer activities. With a little extra care, your hair and nails can look fantastic year-round.

Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Give these dark chocolate pretzel twists a try. They’re delicious, easy to make, and even easier to take on the go. Make a big batch and portion them out in sandwich baggies for ultimate summer convenience.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Summer is officially here. Kids are playing outside, and pools are starting to open. Try this ooey-gooey recipe for a healthier version of the classic chocolate chip cookie. They are delicious and gluten free. Enjoy!

Summer Snack Ideas for Kids

Summer is here and that means kids will be out of school enjoying the great outdoors more often. What a fun time of the year! Proper nourishment is important with all this activity, so here’s 10 quick and easy snacks that are fun and nutritional. Let’s get kids excited about eating healthier foods this summer!

15 Ways to Kick-Start Yourself at Work

We’ve all hit the so-called “wall”, but what happens when you experience this at work and there’s really no choice but to get in gear? It happens to even the most motivated individuals. The weekend wore you out with too many to-dos on list. If you find yourself in this scenario, it’s ok. Below are a few tips to help you kick-start yourself at work.

10 Relaxation Tips to Incorporate into Your Life

Life gets stressful at times, so you can become physically, mentally or emotionally drained. Not taking the time to relax can affect your overall health and well-being. There are many ways to relax, and different things work for different people. Finding what works for you and following through with it, is the hard part.

Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Do you ever find yourself wondering what to eat for breakfast? Eggs or cereal seem to be the quick and easy go to for a lot of us. But what else can you make that’s easy to prepare and still good for you? Have you tried a parfait? It’s easy to make, nutritious and fun.

Brain Fitness at Any Age

Much like physical health, optimal brain health doesn’t happen without a little bit of work. Cognitive issues, ranging from dementia to brain fog, impact much of the population. There are plenty of simple measures you can take today to support your cognitive health and focus.

Vitamin C – The Benefits

You’ve all heard of vitamin C. You know it’s most likely in your daily multi-vitamin. But, do you know its benefits?

8 Reasons to add More Laughter into Your Life

You’ve heard people say that laughter is the best medicine, but do you really believe it? One study from the University of Waterloo of Western Ontario found that those who were blessed with a good sense of humor appear less depressed and anxious than those with a less well-developed sense of humor.

Tips to Protect Your Kids During Cold and Flu Season

Is there really a secret to keep your kids healthy during the cold and flu season? Probably not. But, there are healthy habits that kids and parents can practice encouraging wellness throughout the year.

Tomato and Spinach Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Calling all shrimp lovers! Are you in the mood for something delicious?

Cardio for the Couch Potato

Some people like working out at an intensity where it feels as though their heart may pound out of their chest - others don’t.

Creating an Environment for Better Sleep

Odds are, if you’re not able to sleep, it’s not because you’re not tired. There are a ton of environmental aggressors - including stress - that can affect how much rest you get.

Eat Your Way to a More Beautiful You

There’s a lot of buzz around “beauty foods,” and while there may be some debate as to the actual degree that a specific food can affect the way you look, there's no question that a large part of the health of your skin is a reflection of your diet.

How to Improve Your Digestion Naturally

Clearly, it’s important to have a healthy gut, but you’re probably wondering what exactly comes into play for that to happen.

Natural Mood Boosters

What we eat is essentially linked with our mood - and we’re not just talking about food guilt from face planting into a whole box of double stuffed Oreos or fried onion rings.