Pancakes are a delicious and timeless breakfast staple, but toppings, butter and syrup add unnecessary and unhealthy grams of fat, sugar and calories to the most important meal of the day. However, there are many ways to substitute some of those sugar-laden ingredients for fresh, healthier ones.  So in celebration of #NationalPancakeDay, here are two of my favorite healthy pancake [...]

We feel very fortunate to serve the residents of the beautiful state of Florida. In South Florida, Florida Blue employees engage in numerous charitable programs and volunteer days of giving. [...]

I’m going to share a secret with you. Well, let’s be real it isn’t a secret at all. I love tacos, and every Tuesday is a small holiday in our multicultural home. I am a Cuban American, and my husband is an amalgam of the places and cultures that shaped his youth--he's an Oregonian, Hawaiian-Vermonter. While we may not always agree on how to season beef or poultry, one thing we [...]

As Floridians, we are fortunate to enjoy a state surrounded by year round natural beauty and a tropical climate that allows us to enjoy the outdoors no matter the season. Florida is home to some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in our entire United States, and is home to the Florida Coral Reef tract — the third largest coral barrier reef in the World. In fact, almost every co [...]

Enjoying the sunshine and being one with nature provides countless mental and physical health benefits. Our beautiful state features dozens of State, National and local parks with options to enjoy the great outdoors no matter your physical ability or fitness level. From handicap accessible beaches and marinas to adventures for those seeking more intrepid experiences, Florida has it all. [...]

Rowing not only helps you build cardiovascular endurance but also helps you build muscles in your calves, quads and glutes.  An added benefit is enjoying the outdoors! Health experts recommend 10 minutes of moderate sun exposure a day to receive a healthy, natural and beneficial dose of Vitamin D. Exercise wise, y [...]

Now that it’s fall in Florida, it’s cool outside, and all you sports lovers out there are getting together with friends and family and heading to the stadium to cheer on your favorite sports teams. All that rooting for your team can work up an appetite! Hot dogs, nachos and burgers are often part of the stadium experienc [...]

Today’s the day! We cannot be more excited to be celebrating 100 years of our National Park Service. The National Park Service, or NPS, was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Serv [...]

This Earth Day think about doing a little more, perhaps your employer offers you the opportunity to take a Volunteer Day off? Earth Day is an annual event that is celebrated this year on April 22. During this day there are worldwide events to demonstrate support on ways to protect the environent. It was initially started in 1970 and now is celebrated in more that 190 countries.  [...]

Did you know that for several years doctors and health researchers have been exploring the relationship between how the creative arts affect various health outcomes? Specifically, the health effects of music engagement, visual arts therapy, movement-based creative expression and expressive writing. While much of this dat [...]