Welcome to beautiful and healthy Orange County. If you love history, Orange is the place to be. Olde Town Orange Plaza, nestled just a few blocks away from Chapman University, has been the host of dozens of films for directors searching for its unique American vibe. Whether you are looking for the perfect vintage find or have a taste for modern shopping at the Village at Orange (formerly the Block at Orange), this OC city is where it is at!
Greenery Natural Kitchen
On your next lunch break, don’t settle for a “fast” and unhealthy snack, head on down to the kitchen where the food is made fresh and the menu is full of choices. Tofu, tuna and turkey are just a few of the many ingredients that create (more…)
myHealthyOC.com loves meeting health conscious people in the Orange County community. Geoff Etherson, owner of Train Insane Gym in Anaheim reached out to us and we are happy to feature his candid thoughts on nutrition, fitness, motivation and more in the coming weeks. Thanks, Geoff!
by: Geoff Etherson, guest blogger and owner of Train Insane Gym
Okay here we go. This post was inspired by many, many questions about supposed healthy foods. In this country, the food industry has been disguising horrible unhealthy foods as healthy. They have done this in many different ways, but I think that the most despicable are the clever names that they give to food in order to make it sound okay to eat. The following is a small list of junk that poses as healthy food. However, these are all foods that you should stay away from. Some will be obvious and some (more…)
Green living at home has limitless possibilities. From upgrading to energy-efficient appliances to recycling electronic waste and throwing eco-friendly holiday parties, keeping the environment in mind while at home is a big priority for your family and your wallet.
After those parties though, cleaning your kitchen is an unwelcome task. Tossing bottles in the recycle and using dish soap that can clog up the sewage may seem like a waste of resources. myHealthyOC.com is looking forward to the summer months and gathered these tips on how to green your kitchen and save the planet.
Before you get home
There is no way you have yet to see reusable canvas bags at grocery store. If you (more…)
by: Dr. Meredith Hansen, guest blogger
All relationships ebb and flow. Sometimes couples can be completely aligned and emotionally in tune with one another, and other times a great deal of distance can exist between them.
This natural rhythm of distance and closeness is not something to worry about if you’re usually able to recognize the pattern and work through it. But if you and your spouse are not able to quickly identify the distance and find ways to reconnect, you may eventually end up feeling more like roommates or co-parents than passionate lovers.
Use the list below to determine if there may be too much distance between you and your honey.
There may be too much distance in your marriage if:
The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter and your kids are getting more and more excited to spend the summer outdoors. While their little arms and legs will be running, jumping and swimming the day away, yours will be trying to keep up with their big appetites. It may be easier to stock the kitchen with gummy snacks and sugary cookies, but the healthier choice begins with a few fun snack ideas that are quick and require the help of your very own little chef.
Egg in a nest
Start the day out sunny-side-up with whole wheat toast, an egg and fun cookie cutter shapes. Your Kids can choose their own shape and cut out the center of the bread. Next, crack the egg firmly against a bowl and carefully pour the egg into a separate bowl. Fry the bread lightly on one side, then flip the bread over and reduce the heat to low. Your helper can pour the egg into the hole of the bread, then cover and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the egg has set into the hole. For an over-easy egg, flip the egg and bread over and (more…)
