Fuel your kiddos for the school day! The first few weeks of “back-to-school” can be a busy time for families with students. Getting out the door can be quite the […]

Interval training for cardiovascular fitness When it comes to exercise, you may wonder what is better for your heart: slow and steady or fast and furious? Interval training provides a […]

Why do YOU care about nutrition? When caring for your body, exercise is not the only player in the game! Nutrition and exercise are teammates and really do go hand-in-hand. […]

How many reps should I do? One question many novice exercisers ask about is strength training. If you’re looking for overall health, anywhere between 8-12 repetitions is a great place […]

Italian Zucchini-Topped Bake Potato For many gardeners, late July signifies a time where zucchini does not stop growing. There are many fun ways to use this plant to your advantage. […]

How to burn fat the right way A lot of people start working out focusing on losing some weight and just work on hours and hours of cardio. Cardiorespiratory exercises […]

Learn about matching up your produce with the summer season. Choosing to buy and eat produce that matches up with a certain season is a wonderful choice. When we buy […]

The importance of walking and getting your steps in Sedentary behavior has remained stable or increased from 2001-2016 in the American population, while screen time outside of school and work […]

These simple food safety tips can keep you and your loved ones safe during picnics. The glorious warm weather has arrived and it is accompanied by picnic season. Who doesn’t […]

Avoiding negative self talk can be very helpful If you wouldn’t say it to someone else don’t say it to yourself. Oftentimes we can be our own worst enemies and […]

Enjoy cucumbers this month! Let’s celebrate National Cucumber Month this June by learning a bit about the nutritional components of the vegetable. Cucumbers are a great vegetable to enjoy over […]

Get Outside This Summer! With the warm weather flooding into the Midwest, now is the time to get outside! Moving some of your workouts outside can have many benefits: decreasing […]

Celebration National Strawberry Month Today! The month of May marks National Strawberry Month! These delectable berries contribute a great deal to our dietary patterns. Let’s celebrate strawberries with a few […]

Short answer: yes! Warmups and cooldowns decrease risk of injury and allow you to recover more efficiently. Warm up with a few minutes of light cardio, such as walking on […]

Spruce Up Your Summer Side Dishes Grilling season is coming your way! Looking for an easy way to add in an extra serving of vegetables on a sweet summer night? […]

If you want to increase Bone Density and Bone Mass, try these 5 simple activities to build strong healthy bones! Each activity focuses on building bone mass in the 3 […]

How Can We Reduce the Amount of Food Waste Generated? The typical American family wastes $1,366 worth of food each year. In addition, 33% of food grown across the globe […]

Cheers for Chia Seeds Consuming chia seeds is becoming more and more popular due to this plant’s variety of nutritional benefits. Chia seeds are known for packing a punch with […]

 A Thank-You to a Green Thumb: From Your Stomach April marks Garden Month and it is time to get planting! Gardening is not only a wonderful way to spend your […]

What is it and why is it important? Mobility is the ability to move a joint or body part through a full range of motion without restriction. Mobility requires muscular […]

A Healthy Take on a March Favorite Minty Treat Mint provides many benefits including helping digestion and keeping our breath fresh. Try this minty green smoothie as a healthy alternative […]

Food as Fuel To get the best out of your workouts, you must set yourself up for success with the proper nutrition. Fueling your body consists of consuming the right […]

Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month March is the month to focus on your nutrition and take charge of your health! Here are some ways to celebrate national nutrition month: […]

How to Balance Your Wellness Physical Wellness Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors that are meant to contribute to your optimal health. This involves activities like moving/exercising, eating […]

The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is one of the most flavorful ways to focus on your heart health. This diet incorporates healthy fats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, […]

SuperSET Yourself Up for Success Supersets and circuits are effective tools to keep yourself moving during a workout and keep your heart rate elevated for longer periods of time during […]

Nuts for Heart Health Did you know that higher nut intake is associated with reduced risk of not only cardiovascular disease but also total cancer, all-cause mortality, and mortality from […]

How to Set “Smart” Goals When setting personal goals for health, fitness, or any other aspect of our lives, we should aim to achieve the “SMART” goals criteria. S – […]

Don’t Let the Health Food Aisle Fool You January is usually the time that healthy eating is on everyone’s mind which could lead you to check out the health aisle […]

Performing the Perfect Push-up When executing a push up, begin with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart, begin to bend elbows to a 90 degree angle or less; […]