Be Well Inside & Out – Recipes

Protein Puppy Chow Ingredients: Directions: In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate, peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil at 50% power in 20 second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and melted. Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the cereal, until everything is coated with chocolate. Place protein powder into a large Ziploc […]

Essential Nutrients for Healthy Aging

🌞🌿 Let’s focus on three key nutrients—Vitamin D, Protein, and Omega-3 fatty acids—to support a vibrant and active lifestyle. 🌞 Vitamin D – Soak Up the Sunshine!  Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Since our skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to […]

Meal Prep Made Easy

Health and Well-Being Educator, Laurel Parins, joined Up North at 4 to share tips for prepping meals for the week. Three Quick Meal Prep Hacks Batch Cooking: Cook staples in bulk (e.g., grilled chicken, quinoa, roasted veggies) to mix and match throughout the week. Sheet Pan & Crockpot Meals: Toss everything onto one sheet pan […]

Establishing a Quick and Easy Morning Routine

Health and Well-Being Educator, Laurel Parins, joined Up North at 4 to share tips and help strategize goals for creating, shaping or changing your morning routine. Three Simple Science-Based Morning Habits Hydrate First Thing: After 6-8 hours of sleep, your body is dehydrated. Drinking water right away jumpstarts your metabolism and brain function. Movement: Instead […]