Healthy Halloween

Of course, eating candy in moderation is OK. But if you are looking for tasty and healthy[ish] treats to hand out on Halloween, here are a few examples that will make your house a required stop: Natural Fruit Leather. Made from whole fruit, fruit...

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

With so much information coming out every day, it’s easy to confuse a food allergy with a food intolerance. While foods trigger both conditions, the reasons, reactions, and treatments differ. A true food allergy is an immune reaction where the body fights a normally harmless food protein. In contrast, a food intolerance happens when...

Easy Summer Break Transition Tips

School is out for summer, and getting into break mode can be difficult for kids and parents. With a few simple tips, make the transition easy for everyone involved. Keep Sleep Schedules Consistent: Now that your kid doesn’t have school, they’ll probably want to stay up later and sleep in. While this...

Quick Workout Ideas

Don’t skip the gym if an hour-long workout session is too much of a time commitment. Instead, inject short exercise sessions into your day. Here are some ways to exercise when you’re short on time: Stretch throughout the day: Stretching improves circulation, flexibility, and posture. Stretching can be done anywhere, including the...

Farmers’ Market Misconceptions

Discover the Truth About Farmers’ Markets Have you ever heard about farmers’ markets? They’re amazing places where farmers bring fresh fruits, vegetables, and other delicious foods into our communities. Unfortunately, strongly held misconceptions keep many people from shopping at these spaces. Here’s the truth about farmers’ markets. Farmers’ markets can be affordable....