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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,

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Many dogs are perfectly happy to eat the same kibble every day. But for some dogs, it’s not the same story. Instead, some dogs can be surprisingly picky eaters. Some of the biggest offenders are breeds like Shiba Inu, French Bulldogs, and Poodles. In other cases, picky eating can be triggered by

by RYAN MILEJCZAK  The health benefits of eating fish are well known. It provides low-fat, high quality protein that’s loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids and other essential nutrients, making it an excellent food for promoting heart health. Unfortunately, fish can be a bit of an acquired taste. If you’re reading this, you might be one

by RYAN MILEJCZAK It’s a new year, and that means starting things off on the right foot with plenty of energy. One of the most important aspects of keeping your energy level up is eating the right foods. While all food does technically give you energy, some foods are better than others when it comes

4 Holiday Drinks to Get You In the Festive Spirit (Without the Booze) by RYAN MILEJCZAK One of the best parts of the holidays is enjoying all the delicious food and drinks. But many of the most popular holiday drinks are alcoholic. Delicious as these are, if you’re abstaining from alcohol or simply trying to

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Veggies are an important part of any diet, but for diabetics, they’re especially important. Experts recommend filling half of every plate or bowl with non-starchy vegetables for good health.  Some veggies are especially beneficial for diabetics. Some examples include: Let’s take a look at 3 delicious recipes with these great diabetes-friendly veggies.