A meaningful adventure on a bicycle includes things we know, a few things we might anticipate and, with any luck, one or two pleasant surprises.

We've all heard it before, "you should drink orange juice when you are sick because it will boost your immunity." But, is that really true?

Put down the salt shaker! There are healthier ways to make food taste great without overdosing on sodium, a huge threat to heart health. Instead of using table salt or eating sodium-packed processed and packaged foods (which account for about 80 percent of the sodium we consume), try flavoring fruits, veggies and lean meats with salt-free herbs and spices. In addition to helping you cut down on your sodium intake, many of these seasonings also bring additional health benefits to the plate. Heather K. Jones, RD, author of "The Salt Solution," offers some of her favorite healthy ways to punch up the flavor of any dish.

La Nina winters are great if you love snow camping, skiing and sledding.

There's no messing around with quality when it comes to running gear. That's especially true in the winter, a season that requires clothing to perform the double duty of keeping you warm while allowing some breathing room.