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 or...
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! If...
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 specific...
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: the...
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, patience,...
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 don’t...
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 most...
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? It...
Life is hard. Work is hard. Trying to be in four places at once is hard. Figuring out how you’re going to take this one to soccer, that one to ballet, and yourself to the gym is hard. Cooking dinner when everyone says “I don’t care” when you ask for suggestions is hard. Finding matching...
If you’ve done your research and talked with your doctor, keto may be the right fit for you. The keto lifestyle and eating habits is extremely popular, and as always, the key to success is consistency and learning which foods to incorporate into your daily routine. But if you’re like us, you have one question...
These days, as more and more people are now holistically thinking about their diets, the benefits of Grass-Fed Beef have gotten a bit of well-deserved attention. So much of our attention goes to what is best for our bodies and our health when we make decisions about what to put into our bodies, and that’s...
Eating healthy is more than just a preferred way of living. If you enjoy healthy snacks and meals, you can reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. Many people mistake healthy eating for vegan- or vegetarian-style diets, which is not...
