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Warm Citrus Drinks to Fire Up Your Immune System by RYAN MILEJCZAK Flu season peaks between December and February, meaning that right now is the time to focus on boosting your immune system. One of the best defenses against winter illness is also one of Florida’s signature products — citrus! “An 8 ounce serving of […]

Stay on the Nice List This Year With These Not-So-Naughty Treats by RYAN MILECZAK The holidays are a time full of temptation for anyone trying to eat healthy. All it takes is a single “just one can’t hurt” and before you know it, you’ve secured your place on the naughty list. But what if you

Healthy Substitutions to Make Thanksgiving Dinner Less of a Guilty Pleasure by RYAN MILEJCZAK Perhaps the most exciting meal of the entire year is the Thanksgiving feast. There’s nothing better than loading up your plate with turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and all the Thanksgiving classics. But this hearty meal isn’t always the healthiest option,

These Classic Fall Flavors Deserve a Bit of the Spotlight by RYAN MILEJCZAK Fall is here, and that means it’s time for fall flavors. It’s hard to deny that the king of fall is the ubiquitous pumpkin spice, but there are plenty more delicious flavors to enjoy during the autumn season.  If you’re looking for

Prepare the Night Before to Get the Kids Out the Door by RYAN MILEJCZAK So the kids are back in school and you need a quick and healthy breakfast hack to set them up for success, right? But in all the chaos of getting ready for school, how can you find time for a hearty,

Cozy Comfort Food Without All the Calories Comfort food is the perfect pick me up when you’re feeling down (or just feeling like you deserve a treat), but comfort food is rarely healthy food. These meals are commonly very high in calories and loaded with fats and carbs. Since this is our Mental Health edition,

How About a Healthy Twist on Some Grilled Favorites? by RYAN MILEJCZAK Summertime is the perfect time to pull out the grill and cook up some delicious food, but classic cookout food isn’t exactly healthy — tons of carbs, lots of fat, and more can make it hard to keep it healthy when you grill.

Beat the Heat With DIY Ice Cream by RYAN MILEJCZAK Summer is just getting started here Central Florida, meaning hot and steamy weather is about to become the norm. That’s why we’re finding fun ways to cool off. We’re not talking about pools, sprinklers, or the beach; we’re talking about sweet desserts like ice cream!

Celiac Disease Diagnosis Doesn’t Have to Mean a Life of Boring Meals by RYAN MILEJCZAK About 1% of the world population, including 2 million Americans, suffer from Celiac disease or a gluten allergy. These conditions cause a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and consuming it leads to an immune

Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs Put a Whole New Spin on an Old Favorite by RYAN MILEJCZAK Few foods are as comforting and delicious as a simple grilled cheese. Two slices of bread, some cheese, a bit of butter, and you have an easy, delicious (if not so healthy) treat.  But with some simple (and perhaps,