Most of us can remember our parents making us eat food that we weren’t too crazy about as children such as veggies or anything that didn’t necessarily taste good to us, but was great for us! Now as adults some of us even struggle with drinking water. We love that it’s refreshing but don’t care for the bland taste of it. Water is essential to life and has countless other benefits, but that’s still not enough to make some interested in drinking as much as they need to be drinking on a daily basis. This is why fruit infused water is a great alternative for those that want to increase their daily ..read more

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of having a glass of wine? Is it the taste of it, how relaxed it makes you feel or the fact that it’s healthier for you to drink than other types  of alcohol? We all have our reasons for drinking wine and the good news is that you can still enjoy it even when you’re dieting. Wine is a great choice for you if you’re trying to lose weight, but the kind of wine that you choose is important. Dry wine is best for weight loss because sweet wines have much higher calories and carb counts. Champagne is also a good choice because it ..read more

We’re not even 6 months into 2020 yet so much has happened. We’ve learned a lot about Covid19 and we’ve had to adjust to what has occurred as a result of it. For many people it hasn’t been easy to adjust at all though because it has hit home for us in many ways. In the midst of a pandemic people all over the world have experienced a plethora of emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger and sadness. Covid19 has also turned out to be the great equalizer because it doesn’t discriminate at all. It doesn’t care about your social status, race, creed, color or appearance because all it needs is a host ..read more

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We just launched our online fitness store where you can find everything from fitness apparel to workout equipment. Subscribe to our blog and we’ll send you special discounts and coupons that you can use at any VGC store ..read more

Sheltering in place has given most of us more time with our loved ones. It has helped some relationships, but it has also hurt some relationships. Some couples have found that this has given them time to reconnect and become close all over again. while others have realized how much they really didn't know about each other and how the time that they've spent apart has actually kept them together. This is the perfect time for self reflection and self realization. It's a time to prioritize and think about any necessary changes that you want to make in your life. Are you really happy in your rela ..read more

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I’ve always had a sweet tooth so instead of indulging in all of the sweet treats with high calories I had to find some healthy alternatives! I mean Deliscious healthy alternatives with all of the goodness minus the guilt! And I will be sharing a healthy treat on here weekly. This weeks healthy treat is a Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie. Before I share the recipe I’d like to share   some of the health benefits with you. (I also recommend having your smoothie in the morning cause its a great way to start your day!) 1.) Boosts energy 2.) Rich in nutrients and antioxidants  3.) High in vitam ..read more

   Healthy habits and self care has always been important, but as our nation and the rest of the world is grappling with the spread of Covid19 everyone is longing for a solution, a cure, a vaccine. Many companies are working towards that, but we need to focus on what we can do to protect ourselves and our families in the mean time.    The first line of defense is having a strong immune system. Covid19 is very infectious; so one of the first things that I did when I learned that was to head straight to the natural food store. I loaded up on vitamins and supplements to boos ..read more

  The one thing that I know about survival is that we all have the ability to do it. It's an instinct, something that's ingrained in us. Some people have to really reach within to do it, but for others they go into survival mode quickly. Now we are all in quarantine being put to the ultimate test. This Pandemic seems to have put a pause on the world, but it hasn't completely put a pause on our lives. This wasn't in any of our plans and it's inconvenient and negative, but have you stopped to think about how you might really come out of this? This might be an opportunity to change your ..read more