The Smile Generation [official blog]

Ahhh spring is here in southern California, and that means a few things: fresh fruit, blooming flowers, and longer, sunnier days. I look forward to the weekends when I can go on a hike or visit the local farmers market. The farmers market is like a one-stop-shop of all things spring, and it’s a fun [...]

Eating healthy can seem like a huge challenge. That’s because it is! Living in a place where ordering a combo off of the fast food menu is cheaper than buying a half dozen apples at the grocery store can make it pretty tough, and frustrating at that. When you think of grabbing a quick bite [...]

Our contributing blogger is Lori Olsen. She will be sharing some healthy and delicious recipes that will make you smile.   I know. You’re busy and you don’t have time to make or eat breakfast. I get it. But starting off your day with something nutritious doesn’t have to be time consuming or require a [...]

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” During this month and beyond, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to return to the basics of healthy eating, while incorporating individual food choices and preferences. “There can be a misperception that eating healthfully [...]

       Your mouth is the gateway to your body. Though the connection between oral health and other medical conditions might not be apparent, the fact that your oral    health     affects the rest of your body is clear.  Studies have shown links between oral health and diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, and [...]

Just because bikini season is over, doesn’t mean you’ve got the green light to ditch your healthy habits. I get it, the holidays are quickly approaching so you could use the extra 5+ hours a week that you spend in the gym to prep for the festive chaos that is about to unfold. Don’t listen [...]

Halloween is just one week away now, so if you’ve had the will power to hold off on buying candy for trick-or-treaters, big props to you! Now that you’re one week away, it’s probably safe to head to the store and make your sweet purchases. There is a fine line with this whole waiting thing [...]

As you know by now, pizza is not something I would normally ever recommend you eat, BUT today is an exception. I have discovered an amazing new type of pizza that even someone like me, who has to avoid gluten and dairy, can fully enjoy! Before you close this screen thinking that because it’s healthy, [...]

This Sunday, September 23rd. 2012, the Smile Generation will be participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event in Newport Beach, CA. Team Smile Generation has also helped raise funds by participating in the Races for the Cure in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, and Portland earlier [...]

Running shouldn’t be painful. I know you’re thinking that’s a lie because running is the most painful thing ever, both mentally and physically, but I promise it shouldn’t be painful, at least not physically. I can’t necessarily disagree with the mental pain involved with running; I have my days. Some are excruciatingly boring; inflicting terrible [...]