It’s summertime! That means it’s time to start entertaining outdoors around the grill. One of the most flavorful, protein-rich, and easiest foods to grill is fish. From salmon to cod, halibut and tilapia, fish can liven up any meal and bring your family and friends back for more. Unfortunately, not everyone is a grilling aficionado when it comes to fish....
Looking to live a healthier lifestyle? Want to boost your brain power, lower your risk of heart disease or strokes, reduce your likelihood of developing an autoimmune disease, improve your sleep, alleviate joint pain, or shed some excess weight you put on over the winter? There is one small change you can make to your diet that could positively impact...
When I think about the summer months, I envision an outdoor patio, a warm breeze, and great friends to share a meal (and possibly a cocktail or two) with. After the past year of social distancing and staying at home, it sure will be nice to safely gather with friends and family and enjoy a summer night. Great friends, great...
Spring is quickly turning to summer and that means many of us are looking toward beach weather. That also means finding summer clothing and (dare I say it) bathing suits. Eeeeeek! Is it too late to re-start the diet you began back in January? If you are scrambling to get your weight in check after a year of quarantining, which...
Seems like we all are looking for ways to eat healthy, watch our weight, and do things that help strengthen our heart and other muscles. Are you looking to reduce your cholesterol levels in a natural and healthy way? Read on to find out what cholesterol is and how adding foods, like fish, to your regular diet can help your...
If you are like most of us this year, you’re anxious to get outside and start grilling this summer season. Since many of us have been isolated this pandemic year and spending lots of time indoors, it is about time we get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and add in some delicious summer seafood dishes as a bonus. In order...
Feels like the older I get, the more elusive sleep becomes. If you are like me, and find that even the most mundane of tasks like counting sheep just doesn’t cut it anymore, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. According to a study on morbidity and mortality completed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more...
The human brain is quite miraculous. It can help us walk, talk, move, see, smell, remember, and most of all, think. Keeping this organ in good working condition is a hallmark of a healthy human experience. But how can we help the brain develop from a young child and maintain all the cognitive functions needed throughout adulthood and into our...
It should come as no surprise that Americans love comfort foods, especially during the long, harsh winter months when they can’t go outdoors to grill or enjoy lighter fare. Unfortunately, comfort foods are often synonymous with unhealthy eating. Some of the worst offenders, according to FitDay online are fried chicken, mac & cheese, chicken pot pie, meatloaf, and cheese enchiladas. ...
Did you know that 40% of the American population is vitamin D deficient? That staggering statistic comes from the National Institute of Health, which states that there are three main reasons why Americans are not getting enough of this nutrient. Americans do not get enough sunlight year round, we wear sun blocker, and are not eating enough foods high in...
