As we gather with friends and family outdoors this 4th of July, sharing delicious food is at the heart of our celebrations. To enhance your BBQ experience, Ovvia® offers a roundup of ten of our most popular dishes from our exclusive virtual Recipe Book, accessible to our $5 paid subscribers and Ovvia members. Join now to get access, and let's celebrate health and taste this Independence Day! And don't miss the "Special Occasion" section, where I share more of my holiday favorites,...

As Memorial Day approaches, the excitement of summer begins! How can you make the most of this three-day holiday weekend while staying healthy and enjoying yourself? We've got you covered with these simple tips:

Stay Hydrated

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially if you're spending time outdoors in the sun[1].
• Opt for refreshing, non-alcoholic beverages like infused water or iced tea to keep you cool and hydrated.

Choose Healthy Grilling Options

• Opt for lean meats, such as...

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and it's time to prepare for a fun-filled holiday! While festivities often involve delicious food and drinks, enjoying the celebration without compromising your health is possible. Here are five tips to help you maintain your wellness goals during the holiday weekend:

1. Opt for Fresh Veggies Over Chips: Instead of reaching for high-fat chips, choose vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots for snacking. These fiber-rich and nutrient-dense...

Enjoy Yourself, Don't Destroy Yourself

When it comes to alcohol, what you drink can be just as important as how much you drink because alcohol isn't the only substance that can impact your health. Drinking sugar, fructose, and alcohol distilled from fruit can all trigger fat storage, slow metabolism, and stimulate appetite, hunger, and cravings. These tips and recipes can help you avoid unnecessary substances while you enjoy a cocktail! 

Avoid Sugar 

Most drinks are made from...

Thanksgiving is a holiday feast I look forward to every year! And just like any special event or vacation, these six steps help ensure I'm well-prepared to enjoy every moment!

 #1 Plan Beyond Thanksgiving

This Sunday, November 20th, I will shop for the Thanksgiving meal, and most importantly, I will shop for the weekend after Thanksgiving. I buy and prep the freezer-friendly, healthy meals I want on hand the weekend after the holiday feast. When I put effort into planning and preparing...

If it's in my kitchen, it needs to be functional year-round, not just something I use for a holiday. After I used each of these tools, I wondered how I survived without them! These are my must-have kitchen tools, and I'm confident you'll love them too!

#1 Poultry Sheers are best for spatchcocking or cutting the backbone out of the raw bird before roasting. I use mine for both chicken and turkey. They are spring-loaded, which means they're more powerful than ordinary scissors,...