Healthy and Happy


Lifestyle Hacks for Better Hormone Health
Jan 01, 2024
Our most viewed blog post for 2023 was "How Certain Foods Can Affect Your Hormones". Click here to read. This month, we're adding important information with our "Lifestyle Hacks for Better Hormone Health." There are many factors that impact our hormone health including age, health, stress, crash diets, unhealthy eating, and even things like steroids and damage to the endocrine gland. January is the month many people start fresh with a goal to get healthy, so be sure to add better hormone health as one of those goals, and take action. Disclaimer: We are not doctors, so if you have any concerns or questions about your hormone health, please consult with your current healthcare provider or an endocrinologist to discuss what lifestyle changes may be the best for you and your overall hormone health.
How to Build a Holiday Vegan Charcuterie Board
Dec 01, 2023
Ready for a healthy and delicious vegan charcuterie board? When it comes to entertaining during the holidays, a vegan charcuterie board can be a show-stopping and inclusive option for all your guests, including vegans and vegetarians and other folks with dietary restrictions. Here's a guide on how to create a unique plant-based charcuterie board that will leave everyone satisfied. 
Seven Tips for Healthy Holiday Travel
Nov 01, 2023
The most wonderful time of the year usually means the busiest time of the year. There's baking, cooking and serving up holiday appetizers as well as traveling to see family, friends, and loved ones. This year, if you are traveling, we have some tips to help you stay healthy and energized. Traveling during the holiday season can be as chaotic as it is joyous, but maintaining your well-being doesn't have to take a back seat. We have seven easy-to-implement tips for healthy holiday travel. Remember, holiday travel doesn't have to be overwhelming. Incorporate these simple yet effective tips to ensure you feel your best and brightest this season. Your well-being matters—make it a priority during this wonderful, but often busy, time of the year.
How to Plan a Fall Tailgate
Oct 01, 2023
Welcome to Fall season! It's also football season. Over 100 million viewers watch the NFL from stadium seats to home couches, sports bars, to parking lots. Those numbers could change this season with the speculation that Taylor Swift might be attending games this season which means we could see Gen Z Swift fans in the stadiums. If you're a football fan and you've never thrown a tailgate party, this month we have 8 tips on how to create your own tailgating party. [We encourage adults of drinking age to drink responsibly. The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21 years old]
Globetrot While You Nibble: 5 Travel Tip Snacks That Will Satisfy Your Cravings
Aug 01, 2023
As you embark on your next adventure, don't forget to pack some tasty snacks. In this month's blog we're sharing 5 snack tips for you to enjoy.  From sweet to savory, from familiar to exotic, let your taste buds guide you on a journey of culinary exploration. Get ready to snack your way around the world and embrace the delectable joy that travel and snacking have to offer. Bon appétit and bon voyage!
Red, White, and Blue Recipes for the Fourth of July
Jul 01, 2023
This month we're celebrating Independence Day! We're sharing some exciting foods that will uplift your spirits all month, we hope! From red, white, and blue pastries, to popsicles, and fruit, we wish you an amazing, safe and healthy July 4th! God Bless the U.S.A.!
Summer Activities Snacks
Jun 01, 2023
Snacking is an American pastime! We do it throughout the day, and in the summer when we're active, we like to eat our snacks indoors, outdoors, traveling, and sitting still. In this month's blog, we're sharing eleven of our favorite snacks.  We know you'll find them absolutely delicious all summer long!
Throwback Foods/Snacks We Love with a More Mindful Twist (Whole Foods 2023 Trend)
May 01, 2023
Who doesn't love a throwback food? But now that we're focused on eating healthy, we also want to make our throwback food with our health in mind. That's why this month we focus on sharing our ideas for healthy throwback foods you won't forget. And you might even decide to make this one your throwback food in the future.
Ingredient Spotlight: Natural Sweetener, Dates (Whole Foods 2023 Trend)
Apr 01, 2023
Natural sweeteners are becoming increasingly popular as people are looking for healthier alternatives to refined sugar. There are several benefits such as low calories, low glycemic index, nutrient-rich, natural flavors, and environmentally friendly. We share some of our favorites. Overall, natural sweeteners can be a great addition to a healthy diet, providing sweetness without the negative health effects associated with regular sugar.