Guest blogger Sean Vander Veer shares how to make healthy grilling marinades, for a simple and cost effective way to add flavor to any dish. What does the term marinade mean? Let’s answer that question first. Marinating is a technique that’s been around at least since the Renaissance, when acidic mixtures were commonly used to […]

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner, and love salmon? So many people say they’d eat more fish if only they knew how to cook it. Cooking fish is simple and super fast, and that’s why I regularly cook it during the week for an easy weeknight dinner! Generally speaking, to bake a piece of chicken […]

Vacations are for rest and relaxation. But that doesn’t mean you should gain 10 pounds. These four exercising tips will help you stay active while on vacation. Whether a summer holiday, or winter getaway, vacations are great to get away, relax, and have some fun with family and friends. However, they aren’t so great for […]

Stuck for healthy menu ideas this 4th of July? Check out these recipes the whole family will love! Get ready for the red, white and blue without the blues of having to see that number increase on the scale come July 5th! We know you like to grill out on the 4th to celebrate all […]

Traveling doesn’t have to de-rail your diet. Learn how it’s possible to eat healthy while traveling. Traveling…that little word that brings fear and anxiety for anyone who is just starting to change their eating habits when looking to make a major lifestyle change. I ask this question; how do we handle fear? We prepare! The […]

Yoga is fabulous for the body anytime, but especially during pregnancy. Let’s face it – most OB’s spend very little time, if any, advising pregnant women on diet and exercise. My OB didn’t spend any time on this at all and the OB coordinator (who knew nothing about my history of working out) told me […]

This Father’s Day, let’s try something different for dad! Instead of cooking the same old boring hotdogs and hamburgers loaded with unwanted saturated fat and loads of calories, get dad out of bed early for a fun workout/activity. Follow that up with our Father’s Day healthy cookout menu consisting of lean protein, fresh produce, and […]

Do you love salmon as much as we do? Learn why this nutrient-packed superfood should be part of your diet. We always hear about kale, pomegranates, and blueberries as being superfoods. However, there is one you probably already eat and don’t realize all its health benefits: salmon. How does it sound to relieve muscle soreness, build […]

This video demonstrates 4 exercises with 2 pieces of equipment to help alleviate low back pain during pregnancy. Even if you’re not pregnant but are experiencing low back pain, you can implement these exercises. Well I’m a little late in posting this video! My husband and I just finished selling our old house, buying a […]

Nutrition Label – The Facts Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These changes were made to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will hopefully make it easier for consumers […]