As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
Colleen McTiernan
Why Should Strawberries Be In Your Diet?
From healthy breakfast smoothies to delicious chocolate covered desserts, strawberries have proven to be incredibly popular little fruits. In fact, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average person eats 4.85 pounds of fresh and frozen strawberries annually,… read more
A Guide to Florida’s National Parks
Florida has some of the most beautiful and historically significant tracts of land and parks in our country. The National Park Service does more than just preserve our national parks (of which there are 58); they also protect national preserves,… read more
No-Shave November: Things Are Getting Hairy
November is in full swing, and you know what that means. No, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving, fall weather or even Black Friday, but rather No-Shave November! Yes, the month of grown out beards, full mustaches and even long leg… read more
Why Should You Add Radishes to Your Shopping List?
Radishes aren’t a terribly popular vegetable — they’re not often featured in main dish recipes, and their spicy flavor makes some people prefer to skip them as a side. Common in salads and not much else, these veggies are often… read more
Learn These Tips for a Safe Camping Trip!
There are so many safety factors to consider when getting ready to go camping. From bears and poison ivy to fires and other critters, if you are not properly prepared, camping can go from an exciting excursion to something more… read more
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for … Healthy Ice Cream?
Whether you have dietary restrictions or are just trying to maintain a healthy diet, it can be hard to work desserts into your routine — delicious though they may be. But as nutrition has begun taking a front seat in… read more
Where Is The Happiest Place on Earth?
As it turns out, the happiest place in the world is not, in fact, a theme park. According to the World Happiness Report conducted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Norway took that honor in 2017, followed closely by Denmark,… read more
The Great Outdoors
After spending the week at work sitting at a desk all day, there is nothing better than taking time to yourself on the weekends (or on vacation!) to get outdoors and feel the sunshine on your face. If you are… read more
7 of the Lamest Workout Excuses, Ever!
We’ve all made excuses to avoid working out. Even the most motivated of us have fallen prey to a lazy day. But it's important that we don't let these excuses become the norm and keep us from leading healthy lives. The following are some excuses used to avoid exercise partnered with ways to overcome… read more
