Food and Recipes

Three Healthy Holiday Appetizers that Sleigh

The holiday season often brings an abundance of indulgent foods. While it’s OK to enjoy your favorite foods, it’s a good idea to mix in nutrient-dense and vegetable forward options with the traditional spread.

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How to Clear Distractions While Driving

Each year, thousands of traffic accidents are caused by distracted driving and as recently as 2022, distracted driving caused more than 3,000 deaths. Even so, more than 45% of drivers have admitted to texting or reading their phone while driving, and even more eat, talk on the phone or reach around their car while driving.

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Find Your Fit: Barre Fitness Keeps Your Joints ‘Nice and Happy’ With Low-Impact Strength Training

Barre is a blend between ballet-inspired movements, Pilates, yoga and weight work. It's a strength training exercise that promotes flexibility and functional strength. And as one Southeast Michigan trainer can attest, it also creates a sense of community.

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Foodie Focus: Bell Peppers are the Hero at the Detroit Pepper Company

Every stuffed pepper option at the Detroit Pepper Company starts off meat-free. Guests have the option to add cheese or meat to any of the signature stuffed peppers or entrées found on the East Detroit fast casual restaurant's menu.

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How to Practice Gratitude

In a world that feels overwhelming at times, the practice of gratitude offers a powerful counterbalance, inviting us to slow down and appreciate the good in our lives. From relieving stress to lessening anxiety, science shows that gratitude has far-reaching benefits for our overall well-being. But how exactly can we approach practicing gratitude to positively impact our health and relationships?

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How to Identify and Manage Stress Triggers

Whether it’s juggling work responsibilities, navigating personal challenges, or responding to the unexpected, stress impacts everyone in different ways. But what happens when stress goes unchecked, seeping into our physical and mental well-being? Understanding what causes our stress and learning how to spot the pattern and manage it can help us gain more self-awareness to live a healthier life physically and mentally.

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Doomscrolling - What It Is and How to Stop It

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of social media content. From the moment we wake up, our devices connect us to an endless stream of updates, which sometimes leaves us feeling anxious or never able to disconnect. Doom scrolling has become a widespread habit – one that can take a toll on one’s mental health. So, what can we do to break this habit and be more mindful of how much time we spend on our devices?

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Sundried Tomato Avocado Shells

This bite-sized appetizer brings balanced flavor with fat from avocado, acid from lime, salt from turkey bacon and a sweet-tart flavor from sundried tomatoes. These bites will bring color to your holiday table.

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The Benefits of Crafting Handmade Gifts

Take a break from the normal holiday shopping routine while being kind to the environment at the same time by making handmade, DIY gifts. Here are some ideas.

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Creative Ways to Get Exercise in the Colder Months

Whether it’s because of colder weather, schedule changes, travel or holiday celebrations, it can be harder to stay active during the winter. Colder weather especially may leave you wanting to stay curled up and indoors rather than exercising. Here are some creative ideas to still get out and get enough physical exercise during the colder winter months.

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How to Stay Productive Leading into Winter

Shorter days and cold temps; many of us struggle to maintain the productivity we have when it’s warm and sunny. The cozy appeal of staying indoors can quickly turn into a struggle to maintain motivation, energy and a positive mindset. The season’s lack of sunlight and outdoor activities can lead to feelings of sluggishness. So, how can we face the challenges of winter head-on while staying productive and maintaining our well-being?

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How to Not Let Work Become Your Identity

At times, it can seem like career success is equated with personal fulfillment – we fall into this trap of defining ourselves by our job title. The boundaries between work and life have blurred, especially in recent years with the rise of remote work, making it harder to separate who we are from what we do. But what happens when our careers start to overshadow other aspects of our lives and maybe even health? How can we take back our sense of self that isn’t solely tied to our 9-to-5?

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How to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health

Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking support and accessing effective care. Despite growing awareness, individuals struggling with mental health challenges often face negative stereotypes and misconceptions that discourage them from reaching out for help. This stigma can manifest in various ways and affect societal attitudes. So, what steps can one take to overcome these barriers and effectively reduce stigma?

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Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish

Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?

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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (Plus Two Tasty Variations)

Don't sleep on homemade roasted pumpkin seeds this fall! Here is a basic recipe for this crispy, crunchy and delicious snack, plus two fun variations.

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Health Benefits of Yoga

Next time you strike a pose and hold it, know that you’re improving your health in lots of ways.

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