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  Like many other people, I struggle with eating breakfast in the morning. Between the rush of getting ready and my body not being awake yet, I skip what is arguably the most important meal of the day! I made it one of my goals to eat breakfast more often during the week. I achieved this by making overnight oats! They are so simple and convenient. I will make them the night before (or even a couple nights) and put them in the fridge so when I wake up the next day, I have already made breakfast! For added convenience, I will put them in a small mason jar and take them with me so when I find a chance in my busy mornings, I can still get my breakfast in.   Over-Night Oats Recipe ·          ½ cup of Oats (I use old fashioned) ·          ½ cup of any milk of your choice. ·          Shake to combine and place in refrigerator overnight. ·   ...

      Spring has finally arrived here in Northeast Ohio, and with it comes the sprouting of the first round of flowers and plant life. We see hyacinths, daffodils, and violets bursting fourth from the ground and making their grand entrance. During this time, we also begin to see thousands of familiar yellow flowers roll across wide swathes of green space, nestling themselves in just about every plot of grass imaginable. The flowers I refer to are called dandelions , and they are currently the most misunderstood plant in all of the United States. Tragically, dandelions – a once common staple found within many peoples diets and on many dinner tables – has been labeled as a horrible and unnecessary plant. According to Patty Wetli of WTTW News, “this once prized plant... now holds the title of Public Lawn Enemy No. 1.” Chemical companies and people who strive for impeccable and unblemished lawns have gone so far as to label this beautiful and illustrious flower a weed. A W...

  Just over a year ago, our entire world changed. In a blink of an eye, the days of social gatherings and mask-less life were no more, as the World Health Organization declared we’d entered a global pandemic. In those days, months, (and what feels like years ) that followed, our lives shifted into a new norm of isolation, sanitation, and precaution. While all these changes have been necessary to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect the vulnerable, there have been some unforeseen side effects to pandemic life. For instance, if you’ve noticed any weight gain this year, you’re not alone. Here’s a startling fact: Americans on average are gaining 1.5 pounds per month since February of 2020. You read that right – 1.5 pounds per month. And when thinking about this past year, it’s a surprise this number isn’t higher. From poor sleep to less exercise to larger portions, so many of the risk factors to weight gain can be blamed on stress. As another new norm in pandemic lif...

  Summer is around the corner and the weather is heating up! The best way to cool yourself off is by eating a popsicle. Instead of buying the sugar-filled popsicles from the store, you can quickly make them at home. Frozen fruit provides vitamins and minerals that are preserved. Below is a versatile recipe that you can use to create your own fruit popsicles! Fruit Ice Pops (Yield 5)  Ingredients 2 cups of frozen strawberries, thawed ¼ cup apple juice 2 tablespoons honey ½ lemon, juiced 1 pinch salt  Directions  Blend all your ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds or 3 oz plastic cups (covered with foil) with popsicle sticks. Place in the freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight.  Recipe Notes You can replace the frozen strawberries with any frozen fruit you want. Some suggestions are blueberries, peaches, and mango. If you want to cut down on your sugar, you can replace the apple juice with unsweetened apple juice or water. The honey c...

As more people are getting vaccinated, things are slowly starting to open back up, and spring break around the corner, travel will start to increase. Here are some tips and tricks on how to snack on the go.  Clean Your Produce Before packing your fruits and vegetables in a cooler, rinse them with cool water for 10-20 seconds. It is important to rinse your produce to help prevent food-bourne illness.  Keep Your Food Cold If you are packing cold food, place it on ice or an ice pack in a cooler. It is best to not bring hot food unless you have a heating unit. If you are at the airport, eat your food within 2 hours to prevent bacteria growth.  Pack Healthy Snacks  Granola bars Trail mix Dried fruit Nut butters Crackers Baked chips Pretzels Fruit Cups Cheese Sticks If you choose not to pack these snacks, you can find them at an airport terminal or gas station. Also make sure to bring bottled water to wash it down.  Pack Hand Sanitizer and Hand Wipes If there is not s...