After running for 30 minutes and breaking a serious sweat, you may feel like you can conquer the world, especially when the treadmill reads 350 calories burned. But is this number from the calorie counter accurate? Here is an inside… read more
Meredith Sheldon
5 Earth Day Inspired Smoothie Ideas
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by sipping on an Earth Day inspired smoothie with fresh fruits and vegetables? Try these five heart-healthy and earthy smoothies to feel fresh and nourished! Blue and Green Smoothie This easy-to-make Earth… read more
4 Healthy Ways to Eat Popcorn
Scrap the pretzels and toss out the potato chips. If you are looking for a healthy snack to munch on, you might want to pop some popcorn. We have some healthy ways to eat popcorn! That’s right. This whole-grain, high-fiber… read more
How to Keep Your Brain Strong as You Age
As we get older, we change. Our bodies change, behaviors change and friend groups and social activities change. And, of course, our brains also change. With age, it is important to keep your brain strong and stimulated. Mental acuity, according… read more
5 Healthy Smoothie Add-Ins to Try This Week
Need a quick fix after an intense workout? Whipping up the perfect protein smoothie blend will boost your mood and fuel your tired muscles. If your smoothies aren’t satisfying your stomach and your body, you might want to try these… read more
National Drink Wine Day: A Glass a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?
National Drink Wine Day is Feb. 18, and you no longer have to feel guilty about that glass of red wine at the end of a long day! Drinking red wine (in moderation, of course) is actually beneficial to your… read more
6 Healthy Places To Go in Gainesville
Whether you are looking for a nutritious lunch or trying to break a sweat while working out, here are the top six fresh, fit and healthy places in Gainesville. Bolay Substitute the rice and beans at Chipotle for some sweet… read more
4 Reasons Why Diet Soda Shouldn’t Be Part of Your Diet
If you find yourself chugging diet soda to get through the day, you might want to listen up. Diet soda, while it has zero calories and zero sugar, is zero percent beneficial to your health. 1. More diet soda leads… read more
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. It's time you learned the… read more
6 Tips for Aspiring Runners to Build Mental and Physical Endurance
Lace up your sneakers and plug in your headphones, because it is time to build your mental and physical endurance. While running may seem to be a monotonous form of exercise, there are ways to make the sport more enjoyable… read more
