For those looking for a leafy green packed with nutrition that can be grown at home or easily found at local farmers markets, chicories are an ideal...
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Delicious Ways To Put Chicories on the Menu
Knowing what we now know about chicories, how do they fit into a recipe box? “Chicories have a medium weight flavor profile,” says chef Spencer...
Local Chiropractor Publishes Natural Wellness Book
Barbro Brost’s debut title discusses healthy practices for a better life. Barbro Brost, doctor of chiropractic and director of Wayzata’s The Brost...
Nourishing the Mind
Say hello to incoming contributor Andrew Akhaphong. His mission is to bridge the gap between health care and community settings. “Registered...
Chef Sarah Ann Haugen Offers up Her Greatest Hits at Vitalist
Sarah Ann Haugen has brought a flavorful feast to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Last May, Haugen opened Vitalist by Sarah H on Shoreline Drive in...
Check Out the “Healthy Minds and Bodies” Booklist
Join us in welcoming Molly Rivard to our pages as a regular contributor to this column. January is traditionally a time when people reset, make...
Take Five for Your Health
Embracing these winter suggestions might help you stave off attacks on your wellness. Stay hydrated to boost your immune system and help fight...
Explore How Spices Can Boost Your Health
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Fermenting Food Continues To Grow in Popularity
Minnetonka Community Education featured classes on fermented foods led by area chef. When it comes to healthy eating, it can be difficult to...
Fuel Rules for Young Athletes
It is important to fuel your young athlete’s body to optimize performance and support overall health and growth. Aim for balance that includes...
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
The formula for a great salad comes down to just two things: texture and flavor, specifically the proper balancing of each. Crunchy, creamy and...
How To Fuel Up for Outdoor Adventures
Choose healthier options in preparation of hitting the trails. Who’s ready to tackle a 1,000-hour outdoor goal? A movement to replace screentime...
Mindful Eating During the Holidays
As we approach the holiday season, food takes center stage, becoming the star of the show. With parties galore, social commitments and traditional...
Nutrition for Radiant Skin
The advertisements are everywhere— billboards, store signage, online platforms and TV—featuring women selling products to reduce wrinkles, smooth...
Shake Up Treat
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Even if you’re not Irish, can we admit that leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold give us a great excuse to celebrate?...
Dig In
Wayzata restaurant offers fast-food fare with a twist. An entirely plant-based restaurant is fresh on the Wayzata scene, and while vegetarians,...
Real (Good) Food
Add kid-friendly snacks to your summertime schedule. Any time of year is snack season for kids, but summertime can pose a bit of a conundrum when it...
How Do Our Nutritional Needs Change As We Age?
An expert explains how nutritional needs alter over time. Nutritional health isn’t a one-stop-shop proposition. While we alter diets for children...
These Minnetonka Women Can Help You Live a Fad Free Lifestyle
Two Minnetonka moms provide healthy solutions for keeping New Year's resolutions. Minnetonka’s Ashley Robins and Samantha Moscoe ditched their...
A Guide to Cooking for One
Tips for cooking—and enjoying—a solo meal. The hectic days of feeding a large family are a thing of the past, with my kids off to college and my...
