Author: Sven Gustafson

Sven Gustafson is a senior writer in the Office of the President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. He enjoys food, running, soccer and exploring Detroit and Michigan at large.

Fearful of the coming holiday gluttony? Why not try a running streak?

Update: 8 things I learned from my holiday run streak If my math is correct, this year there are 35 days...
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#MITrailsWeek: Fisherman’s Island State Park

Fisherman’s Island hasn’t been an actual island in years. Thanks to low water levels, the protected island, part of a...
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cantaloupe

Cucumber Cantaloupe Salad
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Try this refreshing salad with delicious, in-season cucumber and cantaloupe! This recipe is a crowd pleaser - the health benefits are just a plus.

How to minimize the high cost of eating healthy

My wife and I try hard to put healthy foods on the table for ourselves and our children. We prioritize...
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These Scandinavian slaw-style side salads are easy, tasty, healthy and fresh

In my family, Christmastime means Swedish food. Our gatherings feature plenty of hearty and heavily spiced fare — like pickled...
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How to choose the right gear for running in colder weather

Most runners I know all say the same thing about fall: This is the best time of year to run....
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Study finds organics may be no more nutritious than conventionally grown foods. Should you care?

It’s no secret that organic food costs more than conventionally raised fruits, vegetables and meat — sometimes a lot more....
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#AHMRecipes: Green chile corn chowder

There’s something pretty magical about corn and green chiles. Maybe you’ve had authentic enchiladas verdes from someplace in, say, New...
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feet running up stairs outside

5 ways to get lean outside the gym

Five great outdoor workouts that can burn fat and sculpt your body.

‘Unreal’: Ann Arbor ALS swimmers break world record for 2-way English Channel crossing

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about a group of six Michigan women who were attempting to break the...
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