Meals for a New Year
We made it! Happy New Year! We all know come January, we try to revamp our eating habits and try cooking healthier and becoming more [...]
Take the Mystery Out Of Meal Planning
Along with color-coding my closet and bookshelves, meal planning is one of my (seemingly unattainable) life goals. The idea of having a weekly plan of [...]
Forgetting to Eat…and Other Nutritional Pitfalls of New Parenthood
When I was eight months pregnant, my friend — who was trying to explain the early days of parenthood to me — reported that when [...]
For the Love of Hoagies
As any Philadelphian knows, a hoagie by any other name — sub, grinder, hero, zeppelin, or poor boy — isn’t a hoagie. But, as with most things [...]
Sprinkle Your Mornings with Healthier Alternatives to Donuts
Cream-filled, frosted, and glazed — oh my! If any of these words make a regular appearance in your morning routine, there’s a chance that what [...]
Osteoporosis Prevention Starts Early
Osteoporosis has long been thought of as a disease that affects older women. Not so, says Independence Medical Director Karen Jackson-White, MD. Both men and [...]
What to Do With Leftover Fruits and Vegetables
Whether you have an abundance of fruit and vegetables from your garden or you’re carting home a hefty box from your farm share, you have [...]
Food vs. Food: Are Organic Fruits and Veggies Better?
Like all parents, my husband and I want the very best for our child. We’re not perfect, but we strive to make the best, informed [...]
Don’t Be Fooled: 6 “Health Foods” That Are Really Junk Foods in Disguise
We are lucky to live during a time when there’s an abundance of information available about the food we eat. The tricky thing is, sometimes [...]
Healthy Halloween Treats!
Happy Halloween, Y Family! While traditionally the main focus at Halloween is to indulge in our favorite sweet treats and candy, there are [...]
Preparing for Flu Season in the Age of COVID-19
By Dr. Ellen Riccobene, Independence Blue Cross While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) [...]
Touchdown! Tasty and Healthy Fan Favorite Football Foods That Score Big
By Veronica Serrano, Independence Blue Cross In my home, Sundays are for football! We watch every game on TV, and indulge in our favorite football [...]
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