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A Healthier Michigan Podcast with Chuck Gaidica

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A Healthier Michigan PodcastHost Chuck Gaidica and expert guests explore wellness, fitness, mental health, and food and nutrition to help you live a healthier and happier life.

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Don’t Knock it ‘til you Try it: Detroit’s First Vegan Coney Island Thrives

The menu at Chili Mustard Onions in downtown Detroit is like a mash-up between a greasy spoon diner and a fast-food restaurant, only every bit of it is vegan.

Delicious Smoothie to Support Breastfeeding Mothers’ Needs

While the spotlight is certainly on the classic cars in attendance, here are some must-stop spots along the Dream Cruise route for some good eats and Michigan staples. If there’s a restaurant you’d like to visit, make sure to call ahead as some may be booked for private events or closed.

While the spotlight is certainly on the classic cars in attendance, here are some must-stop spots along the Dream Cruise route for some good eats and Michigan staples. If there’s a restaurant you’d like to visit, make sure to call ahead as some may be booked for private events or closed.

This smoothie is tailored to support the needs of breastfeeding moms, incorporating several healthy ingredients.

Chavonn Hussey

Chavonn Hussey

Self-Soothing Techniques to Stay Productive and Balanced

Chavonn Hussey writes about the self-soothing techniques that she has found have helped her maintain balance with work, life and mental health.

Anti-Anxiety Back to School Kit

Teenage boy playing with a popper on the couch

Teenage boy playing with a popper on the couch

For many kids, social anxiety is a large stressor when going back to school. Combat those uneasy feelings by creating an anti-anxiety back to school kit.

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Essentials for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk

Pumping and storing breastmilk does take additional supplies and planning – but can help provide infants with many of the same benefits of direct breastfeeding.

6 West Michigan Parks You Need to Visit

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

One of the major appeals of wing foiling is it can be fun to do even if the waves aren’t high and the wind isn’t overbearing, because of its versatility. The board and wing do some of the work for you.

One of the major appeals of wing foiling is it can be fun to do even if the waves aren’t high and the wind isn’t overbearing, because of its versatility. The board and wing do some of the work for you.

Wing Foiling is Taking off on Lake Michigan

Wing foiling is getting popular in Michigan. The sport involves riding a hydrofoil board while holding an inflatable wing to harness the wind's power.

Angela T. Moore: Do Not Get Stressed About Working Out

Woman stretches her legs in front of her laptop

Woman stretches her legs in front of her laptop

Health expert and counselor Angela T. Moore shares tips to change our mindset around exercise to view it as a privilege, not a burden.

Pictured Rocks Kayaker Arch 2

Pictured Rocks Kayaker Arch 2

Hidden Gem Camping Spots in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula campgrounds have a wild beauty like nowhere else. If you really want to get Up North, cross the Mackinac Bridge and find a campsite.

Biggest County Fairs in Michigan

Tulip Carnival VIII

Tulip Carnival VIII

County fairs are a great way to learn more about the community and celebrate Michigan culture with a fun summer tradition.