Theme Issue - Eating Right in the Chippewa Valley

SPILL THE BEANS: A Quest For E.C.’s Best Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito

all burritos are good, but these are a touch above

I truly believe that breakfast food is physical proof that there is a higher power out there, and it's probably made of eggs and hash browns. I love ...

How to Eat Well by Eating Local

getting good stuff on your plate during the Valley’s abundant summer

Bright red strawberries, crunchy cucumbers, and warm corn on the cob means fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables. Despite all the fresh produce grown in Wisconsin during the summer months, almost two out of five Wisconsin adults report not eating fruit daily ...

Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire: At the Heart of Heart Care

proper food and lifestyle choices pivotal in overall health

To better your odds of having a long, heart-healthy life, eating the right foods is an overlooked but critical component. “Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have to take care of our health,” said Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire Dietician Ashley Short. “Finding your inner motivation to make healthy lifestyle changes is very important ...

Eat Well, Move More, Be Well: 7 Tips To Improve Your Health

E.C. City-County Health Department offers tips to integrate healthier practices into your everyday routine

Bright red tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, warm corn on the cob means fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables. Despite all the fresh produce grown in Wisconsin during the summer months, 83% of adults in Eau Claire County report not eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables each day for good health according ...

Beet a Path to These Eats

check out our readers’ favorite vegetarian and vegan options

Doctors, nutritionists, and even your mom will tell you that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits is ideal. Even those of us devoted to burgers and brats enjoy a change of pace ...

Nutritious Listings: Pick Your Own Produce, Join a CSA, and More

local resources to help you eat right

Interesting in eating a more healthful diet? Here are some local resources that can help you get more colorful, healthy foods on your table ...

Six Ways to Tackle Your Prediabetes

1 in 3 Wisconsin adults have prediabetes. Are you one of them?

Prediabetes is a serious health condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels are higher than normal but ...

Microgreens With Macro Potential

local chiropractor raises tiny, nutritious plants

When my friend Dr. Dan Czedlatdko told me he was growing microgreens I had one thought: What the heck are microgreens? While in Arizona early this year, Dr. Dan came across microgreens. Upon exploring further, he discovered that a study done ...