Health & Wellness

We all know green tea offers health benefits and that a Starbucks chai is packed with more sugar than nutrients. But to further our knowledge, Maureen Ruggeri, owner of South Florida's Eat the Tea and self-proclaimed tea aficionado, offers up cures to daily ailments using leaves and herbs.

These fruit-infused water recipes will have you chugging, and reaping health benefits.

Life lessons from a veteran nurse Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-04-25 10:27 Q: What do you love most about nursing? A: I’m a “people person.” I enjoy talking and listening to people and their stories. I love to see people laugh, and one of my gifts is “clowning.” Working as an oncology nurse, I developed a sense of responsibility toward the patients, not only to provide compassionate nursing care, but also to cheer them up. I’ve dressed up to go to work on holidays, decorated their rooms, told them jokes and even danced. Q: What is the most difficult aspect of caring for people?Read more about Life lessons from a veteran nurse

Race day tips Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-12-29 09:20 Start slow. Conserving energy is critical in distance running. If there are a lot of runners, be patient. You’ll need the extra energy for later on in the race. Maintain a steady pace. Don’t run too fast or you’ll run out of steam. Find a pace that’s comfortable for you so that you don’t cramp or fatigue. Drink plenty of fluids. Before, during and after the race make sure you consume at least six to eight ounces of water or a sports drink every 15 to 20 minutes to stay hydrated and keep your body cool, especially when running in hot weather.Read more about Race day tips

Dr. Ken Winnard of OneLife Health and Performance reveals how to “juice” safely and reap the benefits of the healthy and refreshing beverage

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Your body needs water to carry out all of its functions, but often we (especially South Floridians) don’t drink as much as we need. Local licensed dietitian Judy Llodra shares tips to keep us out of hot water.​

Beauty experts from the resort's luxury spas share recipes for indulgent homemade skin, hair, and lip treatments. 

The Stuart-based nutritionist offers expert advice on eating right to optimize your health and shares a couple of simple recipes

No more junk food in schools Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:06 When did the nutrition standards go into effect? And what’s the gist of the changes? The nutrition standards went into effect on Nov. 1, and removed a lot of the less healthy foods from vending machines, snack bars and stores in the schools. The new rules aim to cut calories, fats and sugars from the snacks available to children, due to increasing rates of childhood obesity. Food items on campus are now healthier. Tell us about the nutritional standards that vending machines and other venues must comply with.Read more about No more junk food in schools

A Guide to the Races Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 With race season right around the corner, here’s a list of the can’t-miss races from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale.Read more about A Guide to the Races

Running a marathon in the South Florida heat can be a really tricky challenge. Here are some of the best tips for what to wear to keep you looking and feeling cool during race day.

There are plenty of fad diets and trends to staying in shape, but being healthy doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here are five simple tips to living a long, healthy life.

The All-Outdoors Fitness founder leads daily workouts outside Terra Fermata in Stuart

Try these two recipes from Jules Aron's new book, "Zen and Tonic."

Locals Jared Britto, Candice McCoy, and Lee Cotton weigh in on keeping your body, mind, and soul in balance

Nutrition tips for the novice runner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 Fueling for a marathon: The body doesn’t need supplemental carbohydrates for exercise that is less than an hour long. But once runners get past that hour, supplemental calories become extremely important, Wittenberg says. The recommended calorie intake for a marathon is about 90 calories for every 40 to 50 minutes. What to eat:Read more about Nutrition tips for the novice runner

Seriously. It's easier than you think. 

The Swing of Things Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 09:32 What is TPI? The Titleist Performance Institute’s method educates golfers and fitness instructors on the relationship between body function and the swing. How does it work?Read more about The Swing of Things

Make the most of autumn's seasonal produce with expert recommendations and recipes by holistic dietitian and nutrition coach Phara J. Taylor