Greek Yogurt vs. Sour Cream

Greek Yogurt vs. Sour Cream

Optimize Nutrition Thick, rich and tangy, plain Greek yogurt is an optimal substitute for sour cream. This simple ingredient swap can save on calories and saturated fat, while also providing you with much needed protein. If you regularly dollop sour cream on your...
Live Longer with Social Connections

Live Longer with Social Connections

Did you know that by enhancing your social well-being, you may live longer? Social wellness has to do with developing relationships and social networks that help you feel supported and accepted. It’s not the quantity that matters, but rather the quality. These...
The Importance of Community

The Importance of Community

Community – One Dimension of Wellness Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a routine basis to attain better physical and mental health. It goes far beyond healthy eating or going to the doctor for a regular check-up. Wellness could also be...
How Great is Gratitude?

How Great is Gratitude?

Gratitude is a powerful tool for overall well-being. It is a feeling of deep appreciation, usually for a person, or their actions. Expressing gratitude, whether by writing it down, or saying it aloud, can significantly enhance mental health by reducing stress and...
A Healthy Take on 4th of July Recipes

A Healthy Take on 4th of July Recipes

A Happy and Healthy 4th of July Celebrate this Fourth of July in style with traditional, seasonal foods. A great variety of fresh produce is in season – watermelon, berries, peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, as well as the first tomatoes, and possibly...