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Summer is coming fast! It is never too late to get fit and become the Healthier. Stronger. Better. YOU! Sometimes, it is hard to find the motivation you need to get started. Don’t worry — HealthMetric can get you to meet your health goals, just in time for summer. Health and Fitness Program — Weight […]

We know how hard it is to stay on track and eat healthy during the holiday season, but we want to make it a little easier for you. Here are some delicious recipes to make and share with your family and friends! Do you have a favorite healthy dessert? We would love to try it! […]

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year in Pennsylvania. With the leaves changing and the weather cooling off, it is the perfect time to get outside and explore. If you are a Pittsburgh local or visiting, we have a list of activities for you to enjoy this fall.   Visit Phipps Conservatory & […]

Simple tips to sneak veggies into your meal   Your doctor is always telling you how to eat more vegetables. You may have some veggies you enjoy eating, but eating the same thing can get boring. You hear of trying to sneak greens into smoothies and now there are all these plant-based food options. Even […]

5 low calorie candies and sweet treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking your diet   The candy bowl full of sweets your kids collected from Halloween can be tempting. They won’t miss one king-sized snickers bar right? Halloween doesn’t have to break all the hard work you have done to maintain a […]

Fall is finally here. Time to bring out the flannels and buy pumpkin spice everything. Pumpkins may be the food of the fall, but don’t forget about it’s cousin the squash. Squash is full of fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients. Squash is a low calorie and zero fat option to add to your fall diet according […]

Short on time and looking for something to keep you satisfied through the day? Thanks to In Search of Yummyness, we have a recipe for you that’s perfect as a meal or snack.  Ingredients: -1 cup almond milk -1/4 cup rolled oats -1/4 tsp vanilla extract -1 tsp maple syrup -1/2 cup blueberries -1 tsp […]

Paired with HealthMetric, the Apple Watch becomes more powerful in improving your health. Fully integrated with Apple Health, the Apple Watch tracks your activity, vitals signs, sleep, and mindfullness–allowing your data to be automatically harvested by HealthMetric. Great for fitness gurus and those who take a more passive approach to their health, the Ap

Who says you always have to do a hard workout? Health.com wrote a great article about the benefits of walking. We love taking a nice walk—to clear our heads and there are more health benefits then you think!   👟 It strengthens your heart. Walking for 30 minutes a day can help improve your blood […]

Do you dread or love pull ups?   Regardless, it’s a great compound move that helps your arms, back, and core.Other benefits include:   Functional strength: Dynamic compound moves can strengthen the relationship between your nervous and muscular systems. Improve your posture. Help relieve back pain. Constant sitting can increase the physiological load on

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable, did you know it can be a substitute for mashed potatoes and rice? Want to give it a try? Here’s a recipe for rice cauliflower.   Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425° Cut the whole head of cauliflower in half Cut out the core and break up the larger […]

For all you coffee lovers, we have a delicious protein shake that you can make in your Blender Bottle. It’s a great protein-packed pick me up to take on your day!  Ingredients:   2 cups of ice 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (chocolate powder for a mocha taste) 1/2 banana 1 cup of brewed coffee […]

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, consists of workouts that have short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods. We found some benefits for HIIT on the HealthLine website. Interested in giving HIIT a go? Just take a look at the benefits! 🔥 Burn calories in a short amount of time 🔥 Your metabolic rate […]

Thanks to a delicious recipe by Kirbie’s Cravings, we can share a healthier grilled cheese alternative- Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese!   Ingredients:   1 medium head of cauliflower (raw), cut into small florets, remove stem 1 large egg 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning 2 thick slices of white cheddar cheese […]