Recipe Round-Up: 4th of July

  Independence Day is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family and fire up the grill! Sure, hot dogs and hamburgers are always delicious, but we think they’re a little boring. Luckily we’ve got some ideas to spice up your patriotic festivities. Check out our favorite summertime recipes featuring kefir below. Seamus Mullen’s Grilled Chicken […]


Chef Tips: How to Have an Easy Healthy Lunch

Life can get really busy this time of year. We all go head-first into the New Year with intentions to take better care of ourselves, lose that extra 10 pounds, or simply improve our health altogether. But too often the hectic game of life gets the better of us. A lot of people especially struggle to eat well at work. I’ve found that it’s easiest to stay on track with my health and nutrition by following these three guidelines.


6 Steps to Conquering Portion Control

Proper portion control saves money and time, improves digestion, and helps reach or maintain a healthy weight for all body types. It sounds simple in theory, but it can be difficult to execute – especially if you love to eat! Don’t worry, we’re here to simplify things for you! Take a look at our 6 tips and conquer portion control once and for all.


How to Meal Prep Your Way to a Healthier Diet

We know how it goes – you want to eat healthy but once lunchtime comes around it’s just more convenient to grab a quick burger. If you want to eat right every day, all you need are the right tools. When it comes to starting and maintaining a healthy balanced diet, preparation is truly the key to success. Devote an hour or two every weekend to prepare a week’s worth of meals and start your week with a healthy mindset.


New Year, New You

It’s the most decadent time of year and you’re probably finalizing new year’s resolutions to undo all you’ve done during the holiday season. You’ve spent the last couple weeks indulging in rich foods and festive cocktails while the promise of a healthier lifestyle in 2017 looms just around the corner. Sure, you can post your commitment to a strict exercise routine and a healthy diet to Facebook, but how can you stick with it once January 1st hits?


5 Tips For Working Out in the Cold

We know how difficult it can be to exercise when the weather gets cold and snowy – especially here in the Midwest. It’s hard to work up the motivation to stay fit when all you want to do is cuddle up in bed with a nice cup of hot chocolate. It’s important to stay active, […]