Historically, I’m not into New Year Resolutions. If I see something I want to do, to change, to become; then I usually jump into it any time of year. A recent reread of Atomic Habits by James Clear has me…
New Year, New You?
Why is Grip Strength Important?
Grip strength is not only good for shaking someone’s hand with confidence, but it actually can help predict overall health. In a 2015 study, researchers showed that people with stronger grip strength sowed a 16 percent higher risk of death…
Kristin’s Sweet Canadian Chili Recipe
This chili recipe has been handed down in my family for many generations, on my moms side. My mom grew up on a farm in Canada and didn’t have much spice, or rather spicy, in her life. My mom used…
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
During “cold and flu season” the team at SCI has a magic fairy that makes us batches of elderberry syrup to make sure we stay healthy. So, what is elderberry syrup you ask? It is a powerful tonic consisting of…
Squat Low for Low Back Health
Did you know the natural human resting position is a deep squat? That’s right! Feet flat, ass to grass, and into the bottom position of a squat? If you were concerned about your high school coach telling you to go…
Creamy Coconut & Turmeric Wild Rice Soup
With the chill fall air, its most definitely soup season. This soup has big flavor and is sure to make the house smell great. Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 cup chopped white onions 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms 3 garlic cloves grated 1 cup Bob’s Red…
Not All Apples Are Created Equally
With school buses back on the road and kids in the classroom, Fall is soon upon us. And that means…..apple picking season! Apples are high in anti-oxidants, phytonutrients, and polyphenols (think cellular repair, disease fighting, and decreasing inflammation), high in…
Homemade Peach Strawberry Popsicles
Why we love it: With summer fast approaching, homemade popsicles are a great snack to keep cool and get our daily fruit intake in! These popsicles are super easy to make, and great to try many different flavors. Ingredients:…
Make Your Sleep a Priority
With social media pushing the newest diet trends or the best 10-minute workouts, we tend to forget one of the most important keystones of our health, sleep! Holding sleep to the same standard as we do our diets and workouts…
4 Ingredient Protein Energy Balls
Why we love it: These protein energy balls are great when we are constantly on the go! You can use many substitutions to please your taste buds. They are packed with protein and we find they’ll help you get through…
