Many of us dedicate the month of January as a time to rewind holiday indulgences. We resolve to exercise more and consume less – especially of the sugar plum sweets variety.
With a commitment to make several small changes during the long, cold months of winter, we’ll be jazzed up like spring chickens by March – and maybe a little slimmer, trimmer and healthier! Read the rest of this entry »
There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade from the neighborhood lemonade stand. To promote breast cancer awareness, Cherokee Distributing is opening its own lemonade stand of sorts – a pink lemonade stand. Enter our “Pink Lemonade Stand Against Cancer” sweepstakes and take a stand with us to support the fight against breast cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
After enjoying holiday party buffets and sweet treats like candy canes, gingerbread houses and cookies galore, it’s understandable that many people make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »
Celiac disease currently limits more than two million Americans from foods or beverages containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. However, people aren’t just going down the gluten-free path to monitor Celiac disease. In a growing trend, many are trying gluten-free diets with the hope of leading a healthier lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer is here, and East Tennessee is heating up. With recent daily temperatures in the 90’s, it’s a great time of year to enjoy a refreshing cold beverage.
With some seasonal tips from Cherokee, you’ll be ready to beat the heat: Read the rest of this entry »
Drinking alcohol affects everyone differently. Men typically can handle more alcohol than women. Age and weight are also factors.
Moderate drinking is a personal level of consumption at which you don’t pose a risk to yourself or others. And, you don’t embarrass yourself by waking up the next day questioning, “What did I say while dancing on top of that bar table?”
Enjoying adult beverages in moderation can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that beer is heart-healthy, decreasing a man’s risk of a heart attack by as much as 35 percent. Research also shows that moderate beer drinking can increase HDL (good cholesterol) and may help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
