Yogurt seems like it’s always a healthy option, but it can often be loaded with sugar. We love Naturlich Organic Yogurt because there’s no sugar added at all. According to Debbie Cooper, LD, RDN, yogurt contains helpful bacteria that promotes overall gut health and immunity. For people with lactose intolerance who don’t want to give up on dairy’s nutritional benefits, yogu... »
“We want to bring more joy into people’s lives,” says Nancy Werteen, award-winning broadcast journalist, anchor, and reporter for WFMZ-TV69. Together with certified health coach Kim Howie, she has created the Wisdom Coalition, a collaborative community dedicated to helping women flourish, thrive, and find joy in the journey of life. The Wisdom Coalition holds local worksho... »
What is a native plant? Native Pennsylvania plants are ones that grew here before European settlers set foot into the state, as opposed to exotic plants that came from other countries at a later date. What are the benefits of native plants? Native plants evolved here, so they are adapted to our specific climate and thrive once they are established. Some native perennials r... »
From the Colony Meadery INGREDIENTS 2–3 cloves garlic, sliced 2–3 T fresh lime juice 1 T olive oil 1 small habanero, seeds and veins removed, sliced 2–3 T good quality honey + more for garnish 1 15.5 oz. can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 1 T tahini, plus more to taste Sea salt to taste Crushed black pepper to taste Pinch ground white pepper Fresh raspberries DIRECTIO... »
Sometimes, life is about kale salads and green juice. Fact: Other times, it’s about curling up on the couch with a pint of ice cream. Here’s another fact: An entire pint of strawberry Halo Top is only 280 calories. (For comparison, Ben & Jerry’s strawberry ice cream has a whopping 160 calories in just one scoop.) And swap any residual sweet-tooth guilt for another spoo... »
If you don’t have at least half an hour to devote to exercise, should you just skip the gym and make up for it later with an extra-long session on the treadmill? The answer is no, according to John Graham, Senior Network Administrator for Fitness and Sports Performance, St. Luke’sUniversity Health Network. “The bottom line is that it’s better to exercise more frequently fo... »
Heart-healthy diets may limit saturated fat and sodium, but they don’t have to skimp on flavor while boosting your heart heath. Spinnerstown Hotel is one of many local restaurants that serves up tasty dishes with fewer than 350 mg of sodium and 550 calories, with saturated fat making up less than 7 percent of those calories. This mouthwatering plate of Grilled Salmon meets... »
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the saying goes, and this old adage is especially true when it comes to an Annual Wellness Visit. During this appointment, you and your doctor will talk about a plan for preventive care in the coming year, according to Lauren E. Strohm, DO, a family medicine doctor with St. Luke’s Family Practice in Palmer. Your doctor ma... »
Looking for something new to do with your sweetheart? Partner yoga takes the traditionally individual practice of yoga to the next level, inviting communication, trust, and teamwork onto the mat. Here are 3 reasons why you and your partner should give it a try this February: 1. You’ll nurture communication, trust, and teamwork. While working towards the common goal of achi... »
The good news about getting medical attention these days is that you have plenty of choices—from scheduling an office visit, tapping an app for a video visit from your smartphone, tablet or computer, going to an urgent care center, or heading straight for the emergency room. The tricky part? Knowing where to go—and when. Here’s a quick guide. Information provided by St Luk... »
