Blueberry Salsa: Superfoods don’t have to be complicated
April 29, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Including a superfood does not need to be complicated. Superfoods are those that are concentrated sources of antioxidants, which reduce the risk of certain diseases. There…
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Eating for Mass
April 29, 2016
Sean Vander Veer RD, LD “Just consume more calories than you’re currently eating.” You’ve probably read or heard this before regarding eating for mass or eating to gain…
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Welcome to Wine Lovers’ Paradise: Our Tips for Visiting Napa Valley
April 29, 2016
By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Napa Valley’s is one of the world’s 15 best wine-producing regions, according to Business Insider magazine—an achievement even more impressive considering…
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Triple Melon Mint Salad
April 29, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 cups of watermelon balls or cubes 3 cups of cantaloupe balls or cubes 3 cups of honey dew melon balls or…
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A Different Kind Of Lowcountry
April 29, 2016
By Tom Poland. All photos by Tom Poland. When I win the lottery, I’ll buy a home on St. Simon’s Island. I don’t care if it has a view…
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You can still enjoy tacos while reducing your sodium intake
April 21, 2016
By Kay MacInnis More than 90% of children and 89% of adults in our country take in more sodium than recommended in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according…
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I will judge a book by its cover…a book review of sorts
April 21, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell Two admissions…. First, I admit I will judge a book by its cover. “Dog Medicine” by Julie Barton had me hooked at the full face…
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Signs and symptoms of overtraining
April 21, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance You have taken your New Year’s resolution seriously, and now working harder than ever in the gym to keep those pounds off. But…
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Frozen Yogurt Bites
April 21, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 oz. plain, non-fat 1 Tbsp. honey (or maple syrup to desired sweetness) 1/4 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries 2…
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Preparing Your Summer Staples
April 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may only be April, but as temperatures climb into the upper 80s it’s hard not to jump into summer styles. Since we are on track…
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Preparing Your Summer Staples
April 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may only be April, but as temperatures climb into the upper 80s it’s hard not to jump into summer styles. Since we are on track…
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Raspberry Cookie Bars
April 15, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 3/4 Cup organic brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 sticks cold organic butter,…
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Wordless News
April 15, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Inky the Octopus Escapes From a New Zealand Aquarium Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
April 15, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Inky the Octopus Escapes From a New Zealand Aquarium Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Baby Greens with Garbanzo Beans, Bulgur Wheat, and Parsley Stuffed Tomato
April 15, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Here’s a colorful way to make your diet more Mediterranean The Mediterranean diet is modeled on that of our friends across the ocean…
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How to Properly Perform a Deadlift
April 15, 2016
By Dominique Francis Elite Nutrition & Performance Deadlifts are one of those exercises that scare the living daylights out of people out of fear of hurting…
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Stove Top Granola
April 14, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats…
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A Souvenir to Savor
April 14, 2016
By Amy Coward Being a native Florida girl, I love any excuse to go “home”. I have family there I love to visit and, of course, the beach calls…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016
By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016
By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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Olive Oil: The Health Benefits, Dangers, and Misinformation
April 14, 2016
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD Olive oil’s health benefits have been touted by many studies, experts, and health organizations, including the Mayo Clinic…
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The Rules to Creating International Style
April 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all have our favorite fashion centers, but do you really know the tips and tricks to recreate their styles? Here’s what you need to know…
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The Rules to Creating International Style
April 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all have our favorite fashion centers, but do you really know the tips and tricks to recreate their styles? Here’s what you need to know…
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Am I Losing Fat or Muscle?
April 8, 2016
By Dominique Francis Elite Nutrition & Performance What Causes Fat loss? Weight loss, generally speaking, happens when there are more calories being burned than there are calories being taken…
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Veggie Rice and Egg Stir Fry
April 7, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Meatless Monday? Why not try this one pan meal made with left over cooked rice? 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 onion chopped…
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Wordless News
April 7, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Country Legend Merle Haggard Dies At 79 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Wordless News
April 7, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Country Legend Merle Haggard Dies At 79 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Keeping The Heat At Bay
April 7, 2016
By Tom Poland On March 22, I journeyed across Georgialina to Washington, Georgia, to speak to the Kiwanis Club. Prior to speaking, Mr. Steve Blackmon gave me a…
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The Thin Line Between Epic White Jeans & A Fashion Failure
April 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor White jeans may be all the rage for spring and summer, and while they sound like an easy alternative to blue jeans, they are in fact…
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The Thin Line Between Epic White Jeans & A Fashion Failure
April 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor White jeans may be all the rage for spring and summer, and while they sound like an easy alternative to blue jeans, they are in fact…
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A one-pot meal that’s served cold: Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad
April 7, 2016
By Kay MacInnis One-pot meals can be wonderful in the cooler months, with their hearty warmth and comfort-inducing flavors. But now that spring has sprung… how about a one-pot…
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The punctuation marks of life
April 7, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m a word nerd. I admit it. I recently bought the new edition of the Elements of Style not only because the clever artwork on…
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Wordless News
April 1, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Why Whole Foods Wants A Slower-Growing Chicken Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
April 1, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Why Whole Foods Wants A Slower-Growing Chicken Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Make Sense of Nutrition Labels
April 1, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD Elite Nutrition & Performance The Purpose Food labels are designed to help us make decisions when it comes to the foods we…
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Stove Top Granola
April 1, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats…
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Columbia Open Studios: Take a Peek into the Lives of Local Artists
April 1, 2016
By Jillian Owens I love visiting other people’s homes. For some weird reason, I just find other people’s stuff far more interesting than mine. Their furniture, coffee mugs, and…
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Miss Ruth’s Garden
April 1, 2016
By Tom Poland Mom Had A Keen Appreciation For Beautiful Things In the southeast corner of my living room a painting stands upon an easel. I gave “Flowers On…
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Miss Ruth’s Garden
April 1, 2016
By Tom Poland Mom Had A Keen Appreciation For Beautiful Things In the southeast corner of my living room a painting stands upon an easel. I gave “Flowers On…
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Cruising Down the Rhine River: Our Great Viking Longboat Experience
April 1, 2016
By Mike and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose In 2015, we traveled 820 miles down the Rhine River on an eight-day Viking River Cruise from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel,…
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Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
April 1, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell “Practice makes perfect.” Surely a mantra we all heard as kids…whether it was in sports, spelling, music, or math. This was a standard line repeated…
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Don’t Pack Away All Your Winter Wear Just Yet
April 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor While Spring may have sprung with warm weather already setting in, we know from experience that can change on any given day or week. So the…
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Don’t Pack Away All Your Winter Wear Just Yet
April 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor While Spring may have sprung with warm weather already setting in, we know from experience that can change on any given day or week. So the…
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If you’re going to choose red meat, here’s a healthier way
April 1, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Let’s talk about red meat. Many people include red meat – beef, pork or veal – in their daily eating habits. If you’re going to do…
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Shortcuts to Spring Renewal: 9 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Spirit (Just in Time for Easter)
March 25, 2016
By David Solomon Springtime renewal is on our minds as Easter fast approaches. Everyone (regardless of culture and creed) can embrace the spirit of the season by making a…
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Day Trip it to Beaufort’s 13th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival
March 25, 2016
Saturday, April 16 Looking at getting out of town this April? Look no further! Located just a little more than two hours south of the Midlands, you’ll find “America’s…
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Wordless News
March 24, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Puppy Day will make you happy Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
March 24, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Puppy Day will make you happy Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Rollups
March 24, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 8 whole grain lasagna noodles, cooked 4 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 8 oz. package pre-sliced mushrooms 6 oz. package…
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Are diet pills worth it?
March 24, 2016
Sean Vander Veer, RD, Registered Dietitian Team Elite Staff If you are reading this article you have either considered taking diet pills, are currently or have taken them or…
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