6 Reasons to Enjoy Seasonal Produce this Spring
You may have heard of buying or eating “in season,” but what does it actually mean? Seasonal produce naturally grows and is harvested in your local area; available options vary based on region and climate. Traditionally, this is how everyone used to eat because...
The NEAT Movement (Hint: this isn’t all about getting organized.)
Spring seems to be the season for cleaning: cleaning up our diets, cleaning out our closets, and dusting off our exercise gear. As this new season nears and we set aside time for healthier eating, organization, and exercise, let’s also stand up against sitting...
How to Own Your Mental Health and Happiness
It seems like Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was more than just a popular ditty, and the classic “hakuna matata” mantra from “The Lion King” was more than “a wonderful phrase.” Your emotions, mental well-being and outlook on life are connected and can...
6 Ways to Prevent Obesity in Your Child
Childhood obesity has become a widespread problem due to fewer opportunities for exercise and more time spent watching TV, playing video games, texting and surfing the Internet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity in America has more...