Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. It is estimated that over 20% of adults in the US experience mental illness in some form, yet many do not seek help due to negative stigmas surrounding mental health. The aim of Mental Health Awareness Month is to share resources and strategies for...Read More
Beginning March 2, Catholics around the world will observe Lent, a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday April 14. This period of preparation leads to the celebration of Christs’ Resurrection at Easter. Traditionally, practitioners abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Here...Read More
February is ALL heart. Beyond the stand-by chocolates and flowers, Americans LOVE love. A creative, personal and inexpensive way to celebrate is to give your children a ‘heart attack’ by covering their door with heart shaped messages like ‘you are so smart’ and ‘I love how funny you are’. Sit down with your spouse and...Read More
If you are like most people and looking to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet after all the holiday goodies, San Joaquin County Farmers Markets are here to help! San Joaquin County is known for its abundance of produce, with over 920,000 acres of farmland and annual sales over $2.5 billion dollars. Farmers...Read More
With a new year comes new resolutions, and weight loss is typically at the top of many people’s lists. But oftentimes, these food-related resolutions are among the first to fail. And why is that? Because things like pizza and takeout exist! Eating healthily can be hard, but embarking on a new, healthy lifestyle does not...Read More
The holidays are chaotic and it’s likely that despite all of the sugar cookies and eggnog, the last thing on your mind is squeezing in a workout. And that’s exactly why HIIT workouts are ideal! HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is designed for maximum fat/calorie burn in a minimum amount of time. It consists of...Read More
The holidays are a time full of cheer, togetherness, and celebration! Unfortunately, stress, sleep-deprivation, and copious amounts of calorie-dense foods oftentimes accompany this period of joy. Follow this guide to help stay sane and keep from derailing your diet this season. And remember: above everything, the holidays are meant to be enjoyed! Plan and...Read More
Prep your lunches and watch yourself get healthy and your wallet happy! Don’t overwhelm yourself. Going from prepping 0 meals to 21 can (and will) be daunting. By overwhelming yourself at the start, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Meal prepping should be about simplifying your life, not complicating it. I suggest beginning with lunches....Read More
The heat that accompanies Central Valley summers is no joke, with sweltering temperatures reaching the triple digits regularly. With kids on summer break and outside activities being a daily occurance, it’s important to make sure that you and your loved ones stay hydrated! These homemade pops are tasty, easy to make, and will help replenish...Read More
Spring has sprung in San Joaquin, and with it comes sunshine, higher temperatures, beautiful foliage, and a whole slew of fun activities! Check out the following fun things our unique county has to offer that will surely put a spring in your step! Farmer’s Markets Being...Read More
