The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol — What You Need to Know
Years ago, high cholesterol was not readily treatable and led to many heart attacks and stroke. Thankfully today, we know more about it and [...]
Summer Wellness Series
If you missed our Summer Virtual Wellness Series, you're in luck! We have them recorded, just for you! Each season, we partner with the [...]
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 [...]
Are Natural Sweeteners Better than Sugar?
I recently found myself with an insatiable craving for barbecue pulled pork — but I had a problem. Barbecue pulled pork requires barbecue sauce. [...]
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 [...]
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