Five fruits and vegetables is not enough for a healthy heart. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet actually recommends 4-5 servings of fruit per day and 4-5 servings of vegetables per day. It’s one of the top rated heart healthy diets along with the Mediterran
HEALTHY SUMMER: TOO HOT TO COOK RECIPES There are some days during the hot summer months when turning on your oven is the last thing you want to do. Take advantage of this impulse to make a healthy option for dinner. Turn on the BBQ and cook skewers made with vegetables, pineapple
May. 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM Kara Lydon TODAY Kefir may be new to the super food scene, but this ancient drink has been around for ages, and for good reason: It’s packed with nutrients and great for digestion. A fermented milk beverage, kefir has a similar tart and sour taste to yo
Grilling season is practically year round here in Southern California. Outdoor cooking really kicks into high gear with Memorial Day weekend. Grilled food is appealing to people of all ages because it creates a unique flavor and brings out a food’s natural sweetness. Burgers and
By Brandon Farmer A study performed by researchers at UC San Diego and San Diego State University found that only 8 percent of children, and six percent of adolescents received the 30 minutes of after-school exercise recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ht
Mothers are one of the most significant people in our lives. Mother’s Day provides the perfect opportunity for spending quality time with children. Create lasting memories doing healthy activities together. Plan a walk together at the beach. Mother’s Day is early enough that you can
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers that have raised our future leaders! Don’t forget that all mothers come in different shapes and sizes (in many cases mothers could be a dad or a grandmother). Nonetheless, let’s take this time to celebrate all the amazing things m
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Before we get started on the celebrations, let’s have a quick history lesson on the holiday that’s so popular in the United States. For those of you that may not know, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the Mexican victory over
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