nutrition_and_fitness

When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetab...

Staying active is an important part of managing diabetes. Here are some easy, low-impact workouts that can be beneficial for individuals with diabetes...

This recipe is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and provides complex carbohydrates and fiber from the quinoa. The lemon and h...

30-minute HIIT workout: (5-minute warmup, 20 minutes of high-intensity intervals and a 5-minute cooldown) 5-minute warmup consisting of dynamic stretc...

You know the routine. Life’s hectic, and you’re short on time. For ease and convenience, how often do you find yourself reaching for pre-packaged, pro...

When we emerge from our winter cocoons, we’re often laden with weight we put on during the colder, more sedentary months. It can be a struggle to find...

When food falls short in essential nutrients or you’re allergic to milk, bananas or oranges and can’t hit your daily calcium, potassium or vitamin C l...

For some people, strict diets and elaborate weight-loss programs can feel like taking a shot in the dark rather than a plan for actual personal improv...

The cold air might be nipping at your nose, and now that we’ve said our goodbyes to the beach, sandals and shorts, there’s no better time to crank up ...

Submitted by Laura Marlowe, Office of County Administrator 2 14.5 oz. cans of fire roasted tomatoes 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers 3 cups cubed butter...

Leafy greens are considered some of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. Spinach, kale, romaine, arugula, chard — these are loaded with vitamins A, ...

Lakes Country is beautiful at all time so the year, but the changing colors of leaves in autumn make for a particularly unique and spectacular show. H...

If you’ve ever read the side of your cereal box, you’ve probably noticed folic acid listed on the nutrition label. If you looked closely, you’d notice...

Four bicycles can be used for free by faculty and staff at Livonia Central School District. The Employee Bike Loan Program is the brainchild of Livoni...

Last July, I went to Michigan for my great-nephew’s birthday and a mini family reunion. While there, a group of us went geocaching. Geocaching is a sc...

The sizzle of something on the grill usually makes our minds wander straight to the thought of a mouth-watering steak or juicy hamburger. But meat isn...

While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutti...

You’re feeling pretty good. After all, your typical weekincludes lifting weights and logging miles on the treadmill. Then why does your back feel sore...

As guys race through life, many of us forget to make a pit stop and properly fuel our bodies. Fast food and microwave meals become routine, and our co...

Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...