Winter is right around the corner and, inevitably, it is the time when most people become sick with a cold or the flu. Start fortifying your health now with these immune boosting tips to jump start your immunity and help your body ward off illness. Make Self-Care a Consistent Priority This is my #1 tip … Read More
In our house, we plan the majority of our meals around vegetables and fruit that are in season. We do this for a few reasons: Freshness and taste: Vegetables and fruits that are at their prime are naturally fresher and tastier (have you ever eaten a watermelon in January? Usually it’s not as ripe, red, … Read More
I’m excited to introduce my newly updated one-on-one wellness program that is designed to take anyone to the next level of health and wellness: The 12-Week Lifestyle Reboot Program. As a wellness coach, I’ve discovered that it takes clients 12-weeks to build and form new lifestyle habits. When you start this program, the first step … Read More
This past school year has been extremely difficult for many families. Most children were learning remotely, and parents had to make huge sacrifices to make it all work. Now that your children are back in the classroom you may be struggling to find a new balanced routine for yourself. This is totally normal, and you … Read More
I have always considered September your Second Chance January. After indulging over the summer months, it is a time to ground yourself in a routine and revisit your wellness goals. Here are some tips to recommit to your priorities and give your mind and body a reboot. Reevaluate Your Goals Are you still working on … Read More
Stephanie Mansour, a nationally recognized Health & Fitness Expert and host of Step It Up with Steph, is launching Season 2 of her show this Fall on Chicago’s WTTW (PBS) network. Stephanie provides holistic solutions to everyday problems and helps her guest regain control of their health and wellness. In the 6-episode series of Season … Read More
There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of soup on a winter day! But don’t restrict your soup eating to only the cold months because soup has many health benefits that you can reap year-round. Soup is Nutritious Vegetable and broth-based soups provide nourishment in the form of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and nutrients. Adding beans and/or … Read More
My husband, John, wanted stuffed burgers so I decided to cook him a healthier version. I made them with lean sirloin and Jarlsberg lite cheese, which is 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories than regular Swiss cheese. I served them on a sourdough English muffin because it’s fewer calories than a traditional burger bun. … Read More
Ditch your New Year’s resolution this year! Many surveys and studies online report that about 80% of resolutions will fail by mid-February. That means the likelihood that you will stick to your resolution is unlikely. However, if you want to lead a healthier lifestyle in the New Year – whether it be exercising more, eating … Read More
Soup makes an ideal meal or side because it is both nourishing and nutritious – and an easy way to get in a variety of vegetables and protein into your diet. In an ideal world, we would make all of our soups from scratch; in our busy world, it may be more enticing to grab … Read More
