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Michigan Bucket List: Les Cheneaux Islands

Are you looking for a getaway filled with waterfront views, charming small towns and outdoor adventures? On the southeastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Les Cheneaux Islands are an archipelago of 36 small islands nestled along Lake Huron’s scenic shoreline.

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Home and Family

5 Simple Ways to Show Your Parents Appreciation

If it’s been a while since you’ve said thanks to your parents, there’s no time like the present. Here are some simple ways to show appreciation.

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Food and Recipes

How to Cook Dried Beans

Beans are a protein-packed, nutritious and versatile staple of many meals including chili, soup and salad. You easily can cook dried beans in a slow cooker or instant pot.

Food and Nutrition

How to Stop Stress Eating

If you’ve ever reached for a sugary snack or salty treat after a long, stressful day, you’re not alone. Stress eating is a common way people cope, but it can lead to unwanted habits and health concerns.

Podcast

Does Nutrient Timing Matter?

Most of the time when it comes to diet and exercise, it seems that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can influence our body’s ability to process and use nutrients efficiently. Can how the timing of meals affect metabolism, energy levels, and long-term health outcomes?

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Podcast

Why You Should Focus on Nutrient Density

Counting calories has long been the go-to strategy for managing weight, but not all calories are created equal. So how do we shift from calorie-counting to focusing on nutrient density for a healthier, more balanced approach to eating?

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Fueling Your Body for Energy

We can control what we eat—and the right diet can make a big difference in how energized we feel. So, how do we balance our diet and metabolism to ensure we are energized and satiated?

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Prevention

Best Ways to Prevent Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

If you are susceptible to springtime allergies, you'll want to put preventive measures in place to quash symptoms before they start. Here's how to be proactive.

Health and Wellness

Allergies, Exercise and Asthma: How Are They Related?

Let’s look at the relationship between allergies, asthma and exercise and how to manage the conditions.

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Grilled Swordfish with Caper Salsa Verde

This swordfish is lightly marinated and grilled to perfection. Swordfish is a great selection of fish to grill – it’s meaty enough to hold its texture compared to more delicate options that may fall apart. The salsa verde uses flat leaf parsley as the base herb where a small bit of jalapeño kicks up the heat and capers give it a complex, salty bite.

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Grilled Banana Dessert
"A quick trip to the grill turns this banana into a delicious, caramelized dessert. This recipe tops off the warm banana with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey and chocolate chips for a balanced treat."

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Podcast

The Truth About Metabolism

Metabolism—it’s a term you’ve probably heard often, that’s blamed or praised for weight changes and energy levels. But how much control do we really have over this complex system in our bodies? From genetics and age to hormones and body composition, many factors influence metabolism in ways we can’t always influence. So, how do we separate myth from fact and focus on what truly matters when it comes to our metabolic health?

Podcast

Lifestyle Changes for Longevity

With quick fixes and wellness trends, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing the next best thing when it comes to giving ourselves the best chance at a long, healthy life. With developing a healthy lifestyle, it’s less of a sprint and more of a marathon. In fact, a study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-risk lifestyle habits are critical for a longer life expectancy. So, what lifestyle changes can we make to positively impact longevity?

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What You Can Control for Healthy Aging

Aging is inevitable, but how we age isn’t entirely out of our hands. There are many ways to age well by taking control of our habits and routines. What can we do to age in a way that leaves us feeling strong, capable, and in control?"

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What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?

Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?

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Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?

Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.

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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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