The cold weather doesn’t have to mean that you are stuck inside at a gym all the time. Winter is a great time to enjoy a little bit of the outdoors too! Whether it’s a brisk walk on some nearby hiking trails on a sunny day or snowshoeing through a local field or hitting the slopes, there is an abundance […]

Summer may seem like the perfect time for a weekend getaway, but fall days have cool mornings and clear afternoons that are perfect for a quick escape. Can’t take a whole weekend? No problem, research has shown even short breaks help clear the mind and reduce stress! A Sunday afternoon hike in the woods or day trip to do some […]

By:  Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

The shrill blare of a ref’s whistle, the “crack” of a baseball bat or the “ping” of a tennis racket – ah, the sounds of spring!  Kid’s activities are great fun and you love the exercise they get, so keeping them energized is important.   Try these tips to give your child that energy boost […]

There are certain times during the year that we tend to take stock and do a little “clean up” of some part of our lives.  Spring is a great time to take a look at how we are eating and do a little “spring cleaning”.    Magazine covers are plastered with fresh salads, light meals and beautiful table settings, farmers markets […]

Make this year’s New Year’s Resolution something that will last a lifetime! Resolutions are hard to keep. In fact, for most of us, good intentioned resolutions have fallen by the wayside a few weeks into the year. But knowing that heart disease remains one of the top health issues in America, maybe this year is a good year to focus […]

The joy of spending time with family and friends over the holidays is something most of us look forward to.  That joy can easily be eclipsed by stress that so often comes along with the holiday!    Here are some ways to simplify entertaining – so you can really enjoy them with your family and friends this holiday season!

Organize – Make shopping lists and menus […]