When kids pursue outdoor activities like skiing, skating, snow tubing, or sledding, they always feel hungry.  Always. Hungry. While there are plenty of fast food options, they are usually unhealthy. Ok…pretty much… Always. Unhealthy. For parents who encourage their children to seek outdoor activities during winter time – and want to fuel the fun...

Some people dream of escaping to a warm, sandy beach… Others can’t wait for the temperatures to drop, the snow to fly, and the trails to open. Snowmobiling is a fast-paced winter sport that requires skill… and plenty of fuel. So what are the best trail snacks for snowmobiling? Let’s dig in. Power Your...

The tough among us don’t let a little old thing like winter get in the way of our fishing fun. Nope. We just wait for a few inches of ice so we can get back to our favorite pastime. Ok, so we need a few more layers, but other than that, it’s everything we...

Is finding healthy snacks at 7-Eleven a lost cause? NO! Imagine this scenario: you’re running late to work (again). You peel into 7-Eleven and grab a coffee and a croissant breakfast sandwich. Not exactly the breakfast of champions, but you’re doing ok, right? Hmmm… did you load that coffee with cream and sugar or...

Healthy and gas stations don’t typically go hand-in-hand! When we’re on the go, convenience stores may be our only option for a snack to tide us over until we can get a proper meal in. When racing between obligations, responsibilities, and appointments, it’s far too easy to grab a bag of salty, greasy chips...

It’s crunch time. You need to find a holiday present for a guy in your life, whether your father, brother, son, uncle, partner… or your rando Secret Santa at work. What to get, what to get? He does not need another coffee mug, necktie, or novelty calendar. What does he need? Sustenance, that’s what!...

Let’s get this out of the way: any exercise you do, any physical activity in which you participate, is good for you. It strengthens the heart and lungs, helps maintain a healthy weight, improves sleep and mood… The benefits are many, and this applies to every body. That said, if you want to achieve...

All I want for Christmas is my… pants to fit. Anyone else finding it tempting to trade buttons and zippers in for a pair of sweats for the long haul? Resist! We know the holiday season makes it challenging to stick to our health and wellness goals. That little devil whispers in your ear:...

Have you ever seen an experienced pit master at work? It’s like watching a parent tenderly caring for their newborn. They wait, they watch, they smell, they sense… they are on full alert to make sure nothing disturbs their baby (“baby” meaning their bundle of brisket, beef, pork, or turkey joy). All the effort,...

When you hit the gym, what’s your goal? Most people say to lose weight. But many people workout to gain. Well… gain muscle, that is. The more muscle we have, the more calories we burn, and the easier it is to lose weight and perform strength-related activities. Those who are focusing on strength training...

Feel like pizza? When you’ve got a group of hungry kids, friends, and family, there is one topping that is sure to please most: pepperoni. It is not only the single most popular pizza topping in the U.S., it is a staple in tens of millions of kitchens and pantries. Pizza may be the...

Nutritious, ultra-convenient snack that’s perfect for on-the-go folks – or additive-loaded imposter that will 100% derail your health and wellness goals? Are meat snacks healthy? This hard-hitting piece will answer your questions. And probably make you hungry. Don’t worry: we have a solution for that too. High-Fat Jerky? Is beef jerky high in fat?...