Best Fruit for Grilling

Aug 11, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Food

Grilling is a great activity to do when it’s warm outside. Everyone is happy when you gather with friends and family and cook up something on the grill. Grilling is also a healthy cooking method that provides great flavor without excess salt and can reduce the fat content of foods. Of course, you can grill...

Farmers Markets

Aug 4, 2023 | Food

If you are looking for fresh and local produce, check out your local farmers market. When you buy locally grown produce, you support the farmers and economy in your area.  Even though farmers markets can offer a huge variety of produce, they sell fruits and vegetables naturally available in season, as well as eggs,...

Summertime Food Allergy Safety Tips

Jul 28, 2023 | Food Safety

Summer is a great time to have get-togethers with loved ones. Unfortunately, it is also very common for people with food allergies and sensitivities to suffer an attack from cross-contact or accidental exposure to triggers. The most common food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soy. There are many...

Microwaves – Keeping the Heat Out of the Kitchen

Jul 21, 2023 | Food

It’s hot outside, so the last thing you want is to have meal prep turn your kitchen into an inferno. You could easily whip up a salad or sandwich, but you’ve gone to that well so often that they bore you now. Instead, maybe look to an old friend — the microwave oven. Traditional...

Water Activity Workouts

Jul 14, 2023 | Physical Fitness

Next time you hit the beach, try a new aquatic activity, like stand up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking, swimming, or surfing. Water activities are great forms of exercise. Even when you can’t make it to the beach, you can work out at the local pool. Water activities keep you cool while engaging your whole body. ...

National Blueberry Month

Jul 7, 2023 | Nutrition

National Blueberry Month honors one of North America’s most beloved fruits. The blueberry is a small, round, blue-colored fruit native to North America. Whether you prefer them fresh, frozen, baked, or blended into a smoothie, there’s no denying that blueberries are a tasty and nutritious treat. Blueberries are known for their sweet and tangy...