By Sarah Baker for Discover and Play– When you think of comfort foods, what pops up in your mind? Pizza, pasta, ice cream and cookies? We eat comfort foods in times of stress, but these foods we...

You are what you eat—literally. The food choices you make every day either feed your body with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals or deplete it with toxins, excess sugars and hard-to-process fats. The science of nutrigenomics—the study...

By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play With new energy and sport drinks hitting the market at a sprinting pace, it can be challenging to determine the best way to refuel after a workout without undoing all...

By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play Getting out and moving your body during the warmer months is seriously beneficial. In addition to clearing your head, relieving stress and enjoying the beautiful weather, physical activity is associated...

By Kristen Bentson for Discover and Play Sleep more, eat less; eat less, weigh less! The way I see it, you’ve got to consistently focus on 4 distinct areas of health to really appreciate an overall sense...

By Kim Anthony for Discover and Play Last year’s flu season seemingly struck with a vengeance. The number of reported flu cases was at a startling high. Unfortunately, the bug bit me and my family as well....

By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play As turkey day approaches, it’s hard to eat healthy with creamy pies, casseroles and gravy crowding the menu. Cocktail parties can also trip up a calorie counter (hello pigs...

By Kim Anthony for Discover and Play Cold winter months are often filled with holiday festivities, shopping and socializing, making it much more difficult to hit the gym or participate in our normal outdoor fitness routines. Don’t...

By Chelsea Lords for Discover and Play Quinoa flavored with a hint of tomato tossed in a salad filled with cherry tomatoes, black olives, avocado and cucumber. This salad is doused in a simple Greek salad dressing...

By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play H2O is far from the most exciting drink in the world, but it is the healthiest. Just a few of water’s many benefits are helping flush toxins out of your...

By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play The AC hums, your husband snores and garbage trucks clank outside the window. Add in kids, work, housekeeping – even a dog – and it’s no wonder you’re unable...

By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play We are far from the days where slathering on baby oil for the perfect tan is the norm; today, many of us are touting beach hats and being vigilant about...

By Chelsea Lords for Discover and Play This no-bake granola is a great on-the-go snack to help you stick to your healthy eating goals. The granola is filled with tasty ingredients, but remains highly customizable to your...