If you’ve tried the scrumptious street tacos from Grow Benzie’s food truck this season, you’ve probably met Chef Loghan Call. His passion for healthy foods shines through his homemade tortillas and use of local produce. Chef Loghan has been busy serving up Michigan brunch tacos and other made-from-scratch street foods across Northern Michigan. He takes a […]
Ethiopian Lentil Stew
Back-to-School Lunch Inspiration
Broccoli Cheese Soup Classic tin containers. Insulated canvas totes. Brown paper bags. While your kid may be concentrating on the style of their lunch box, as a parent you’re more concerned on what’s inside, as you’re doing the school lunch packing. Sometimes it can be tricky planning a healthy school lunch, especially knowing the luxury […]
Russian Beet Salad
Tri Up North Triathlon
Every September, Frankfort’s Bestie Bay welcomes athletes and healthy lifestyle advocates competing in the Tri Up North Triathlon. This year’s race is September 15. Hosted by the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the goal of the triathlon is to improve the health and wellness of people in the community. And with two options—a 10-mile event for beginners […]
Benefits of Working Out with Your Dog & Exercise Safety Tips for Your Pup
We know dogs add much to our lives. But studies show they not only make us happy, but also keep us healthy—having a dog in your life darn near guarantees increased activity, lower blood pressure, and elevated moods. Dogs can also be the ultimate motivators too. A long run seems better with a little company. […]
Eat for Your Health: Tomatoes
Try late summer tomatoes in a fresh, refreshing soup. A ripe tomato is food marvel for its health benefits alone. It’s their redness we have to thank, or more specifically, lycopene, the pigment that gives fruits like tomatoes, watermelon, guava, and pink grapefruit their color. Lycopene is in the family of pigments called cartenoids (another […]
Cootie Catcher Activity
Here’s a fun activity project that promotes movement. Print it as a two-sided document, cut it out, and follow the directions on folding and you’ll have a cootie catcher! 875 Cootie Catcher