Category: Healthy Living
Immune Support and Other Wellness Tips for Fall
Going from fun summer getaways and weekends up north to work routines and school desks can be jarring. Returning to cramming for tests, tackling large projects at work, and juggling busy schedules can be an adjustment! If you or your loved ones need extra support during this time, the Wellness team has suggestions to help. … Continued
What are Bitters?
Bitters are having a comeback! Traditionally used in cocktails, their use is expanding to a number of areas, from functional drinks and mocktails to desserts. What are bitters? Bitters are concentrated extracts or tinctures that are made by infusing or muddling botanicals or aromatics, such as roots, herbs, barks, flowers, or fruit peels. These tinctures … Continued
Eco-friendly Products to Help You Live Sustainably
Earth Day is the perfect time to assess your eco-friendly habits. Whether you’re composting, aiming to drive less and walk and bike more, working to conserve water, or using less plastic, there are lots of small ways to live more sustainably. As the quote from chef and author Anne Marie Bonneau goes, “We don’t need a … Continued
15 Ways to Eat More Fermented Foods
The chill of winter brings not only frosty mornings, but cold and flu season, too. Gut health is important year-round, but is particularly top of mind this time of year, when having a balanced gut microbiome is crucial to supporting your immune system. One easy way to support gut health is with probiotics, particularly those … Continued
8 Winter Activities to Counter Cabin Fever
December is full of anticipation: brisk air, fresh snow, and celebrations to enjoy. But by late January, even the biggest winter-lovers among us can experience cabin fever. We’ve gathered ideas for winter activities and items from the co-op that can help you not only survive the short, cold days and long nights, but actually thrive. … Continued
Holiday Stress Relief
Along with the joy of the holidays can come unwanted pressure. You might be facing a daunting list of items to buy, food to cook, or presents to wrap. If you need some stress relief this season, here are ideas from the co-op to help you feel your best self, even during the most wonderfully … Continued
10 Easy Lunch Ideas for Fall
Fall is always a busy time of year. After summer wraps up and those lovely vibes end, it can be challenging to adjust to the new schedule! Make the move to fall better with 10 easy lunch ideas that keep mid-day meals fresh and delicious, so you and your household are fueled to power through … Continued
10 Tips for Healthy Sleep Hygiene
When schedules get busy, you might stay up later than usual or get up early to compensate. Before you know it, sleep can get out of whack. With a few simple behavior changes during the day, you can restore your restful routine faster. Here are 10 ideas to help improve your sleep hygiene, so you … Continued
The Best Protein Shake for Your Lifestyle
DIY shakes are a great way to add extra protein to your diet. But there are a lot of options to choose from, so getting started can be overwhelming. The best protein shake is the one that gives you what you need and that you’ll actually drink. It won’t help if you can’t stand the … Continued