This Week's Featured Recipe

Crispy Sumac Baked Dry Rub Wings

The traditional deep-frying process adds excess calories and fat, so it’s a good idea to add some baked wings to the mix. Baking them allows for that crispy texture without the extra oil. Sumac has a unique tangy citrus flavor with a beautiful deep red hue.

This Week's Featured Podcast

What’s In Our Food? Ingredient Labels Explained

Ascorbic acid, enriched flour, monosodium glutamate… all of these are ingredients that can be found in your food, but are they good for you? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö to explain some of these difficult-to-pronounce ingredients, why they matter and give you tips on checking those ingredient lists.

Back-to-School

How to Ease Kids into a Healthy Back-to-School Routine

Summer break can throw off routines, including dietary and sleep habits. Parents can support a smooth start to the school year by easing children back into routines ahead of time.

End-of-Summer Anxiety: How to Recognize and Manage 'August Anxiety'

School bells will be ringing before we know it. It's common for kids and parents to feel "August anxiety" this time of year. Here's how to identify and manage it.

Mother making school lunch to her children.
Is Your Kid’s Backpack Too Heavy?

Let's take a look at healthy backpack weight, tips on wearing a backpack properly and a few ways to manage backpacks during the school year.

Explore the Latest in A Healthier Michigan
Food and Recipes

How to Keep Bananas Fresh

This beloved fruit ripens quickly, leading to a short shelf life, and can leave nearby foods smelling and tasting like bananas. Following a few simple tips can keep bananas ripe for longer and help you enjoy this healthy snack.

Home and Family

Beyond the Scale: What Really Shapes Kids' Health

Weight is complex and includes genetics as well as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and screen time. Here is a look at how these factors work together to influence children's overall health and well-being.

Health and Wellness

Staying Connected: Why Social Health Matters as We Age

Human connection is important, especially as we age. Learn how loneliness and social isolation affect adults over 50 and discover ways to build social connections that support healthy aging.

MI Bucket List

Michigan Bucket List: Visit These Farms in the Fall

Explore Michigan fall farms in Milford, New Era, Frankenmuth, Ypsilanti and Richland for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides and more.

Community

What to Know About Michigan’s Native Serviceberry Shrub

Serviceberry shrubs bring early spring color to Michigan, producing delicate white flowers in March and edible red-purple berries in June.

Community

MI Bucket List: SkyBridge Michigan

Did you know that the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge is located in northern Michigan? SkyBridge Michigan offers a breathtaking view from more than 100 feet in the air. Learn more about how to go on this adventure.

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