‘Tis the season for wintery holiday drinks and eggnog is at the top of the list! But, ever wonder what exactly eggnog is or where it came from? We uncover the story of how eggnog came to be a holiday… read more
Lindsey Johnson
Healthy Holiday Sweets
The holidays are filled with sweet eats and goodies! This year, don’t sacrifice your healthy eating habits to enjoy the treats of the season. Try these tasty sweets that are a natural, healthier option to traditional heavy desserts. You will… read more
Make Your Own Eggnog!
Ever wondered how to make your own eggnog? Try this traditional recipe for a homemade holiday beverage! For an adult take on this creamy drink, add bourbon, whiskey, brandy or rum! National Eggnog Day is December 24th, so make your… read more
Is Intrinsic Motivation The Key to Success?
Why does it seem that some people can get up and run every morning, consistently select the healthier lunch option or create other daily healthy habits, while it’s a struggle for others? The answer all lies in the mindset. Intrinsic… read more
Gout: The Throbbing Pain You Want to Live Without
Did you know gout is a form of arthritis? Why does the body react this way? Learn the symptoms and risk factors of this painful condition that can affect anyone. Symptoms Gout arrives as a sudden attack, often in the… read more
Can Practicing Mindfulness Make Me Healthier?
Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the last several years but what does it actually mean and can anyone do it? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness is “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are… read more
Broccoli: Little Trees with Big Results
While broccoli’s odor isn’t always appetizing, the flavor and health benefits of this cruciferous veggie are! These little trees are an excellent boost of nutrition, full of many vitamins and minerals. Did you know that due to broccoli’s fiber content,… read more
Hold it Right There! A Guide to Isometric Exercises
Hold it right there! Just a few more seconds! If you’ve ever heard a trainer say this, you know that holding that position just a few more seconds can feel like an eternity. Why do we hold in place? What… read more
How Safe and Healthy is Our Food?
We often hear how the American diet is unhealthy, full of processed foods that can cause health concerns, weight gain and a variety of other issues. Netflix is abundant with documentaries exposing the dark side of the agriculture and food… read more
The World’s Most Expensive Foods
When dining at a restaurant, we sometimes gripe about the prices on the menu and wonder if the food is really worth the cost. While eating local can sometimes feel costly, we scoured the world to find the most expensive… read more
