It’s no secret that Easter brings a “candy binge” for many children. Sugar overload is definitely unhealthy! What’s a parent to do? Beaumont (TX) Emergency Hospital has some great info on making Easter healthy AND fun!

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It’s no secret that Easter brings a “candy binge” for many children. Sugar overload is definitely unhealthy! What’s a parent to do? Beaumont (TX) Emergency Hospital has some great info on making Easter healthy AND fun!


War, domestic unrest, climate change, rising prices — these are sources of worry on top of our ordinary, everyday stressors. Stress can harm our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Harvard Health offers tips to combat stress. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Many Christians choose Lent as a time to abstain from meat and eat more healthfully. For those curious about a vegetarian diet, it’s a way to try out a new way of eating. To help, “Health Starts in the Kitchen” has assembled 100 meat free recipes.


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Grandma’s pies, Mom’s cookies, Dad’s buttery mashed potatoes and Aunt Rita’s Christmas fudge -the holidays present us with special treats we look forward to all year. It’s easy to overdo it, NYC Health & Hospitals offers tips for staying on track. (Photo: Creative Commons)


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Everybody loves the delicious foods we enjoy every Thanksgiving, but there’s always the temptation to overdo it to the point where our health pays the cost. Fear not. The University of California at San Diego Medical School offers advice — and recipes. (Photo: Pexels)
