Tag Archives: healthy lifestyle
Kids Get Healthy at Comerica Park
There’s something about a child’s smile at a ball game that instantly contagious. A few weeks ago Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sponsored Kids Opening Day at Tiger’s Stadium. Over two hundred kids from five different schools and organizations…
Going gluten-free the right way
As is the case with any diet, there are certain key points to be aware of in order to get the healthiest outcome. Going gluten-free is an excellent example of a diet meant for people with a medical need, like…
Michigan farmers’ markets: Downtown Market Grand Rapids
With this year’s slow emergence of spring in Michigan, the desire for warm weather activities and attractions seems stronger than ever before. A well-known gem throughout Michigan, farmers’ markets have become a staple in many communities in supporting healthy eating,…
How Do Kids Do the Healthy Thing?
I have two nephews. They’re twins and are almost 4 years old. I’ve never seen two human beings with so much energy in all my life, and if there was some way I could harness their power without alarming my…
April declared Michigan Wine Month
In a recent announcement, Governor Snyder declared April as ‘Michigan Wine Month’ in support of Michigan’s growing wine and grape industry and its impact on the state’s economy. The Michigan wine and grape industry has successfully become value-added agriculture in…
“Fat bashing” doesn’t make matters any better, it often makes them worse
Does this letter sound familiar to anyone out there? I know it is to me. It’s almost like I wrote this letter myself twenty-some years ago: “Today I was faced head on with one of the biggest challenges in my life,…
Failing a Fitness Test and Counting Calories
There really isn’t a nice way to tell someone they’re obese. At least that was the technical term shared with me after I completed my fitness test. Although grades weren’t handed out after taking my initial health and fitness assessment, it was clear that…
Quinoa and spinach mac & cheese
Say hello to your new comfort food! Surprisingly, quinoa is an exceptional ingredient to add to mac and cheese. A much healthier option than the traditional version, this recipe is most definitely Popeye approved. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3…
#HealthyMurr: BCBSM social media manager David Murray begins his pursuit of healthiness
Our new Social Media Manager, David Murray, is putting himself up as a healthy guinea pig by documenting his healthy lifestyle journey.
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