Caitlyn Kronket

These natural additives can make your already-healthy morning oatmeal or afternoon smoothie even more nutritious. Whoever came up with the expression “good things come in small packages” must have known about the immense benefits packed into one of nature’s tiniest elements – seeds!

Want in on a secret? Those Special K and Quaker Chewy bars you love so much aren’t as healthy as they seem. The truth is, not all protein and granola bars are created equal – some even contain as much fat and sugar as their candy-bar cousins.

We’ve solved winter’s chilliest equation and yep, there’s definitely a positive correlation between the temperature outside and the number of exercise junkies suddenly inhabiting the gym. It happens every year – as soon as we can see our breath we flock to the gym faster than birds flock to the south.

At Valley, we’re big believers that the holidays are not a time to worry about calories. In fact, we encourage you to enjoy that delicious spread of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie – YOLO, right?

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching which often means multiple slices of mom’s pie and second helpings of grandma’s casserole.

Let’s face it – the holidays can tempt even the most health-conscious foodie to throw caution, and diet, to the wind. To make things a little healthier this November, Valley has uncovered several baking substitutions that improve nutrition without sacrificing taste. So give these healthy swaps a try this year and feel free to gobble, gobble, gobble guiltlessly!

When I limped off the treadmill the other day, I realized my body was sending me a message: It was time to switch up my routine.

One of the best ways to maximize both flavor and nutrition is by eating foods that are in season. So go ahead, treat your taste buds and nourish your body by falling in love with these autumn super-foods.