Ice Cream substitute – Fruit Granita

8 June

Posted by trybalelders in Nutrition | Parents

Summer means ice cream time for lots of kids (and adults). I discovered Granita when I needed to do something with half a watermelon left over after a picnic.
This Granita recipe from epicurious.com adds berries to give you a great way to say no to ice cream but still enjoy a cool summer treat.
Enjoy!

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Real Juice vs. Junk Juice

8 June

Posted by trybalelders in Nutrition | Parents

With so many juices, fruit juices, flavored waters, energy drinks, sodas, etc. out there how do you know what the best options are for your kids? Dr. Sears has some great tips on how to look for healthy beverage options.
Be label savvy. Buy juice labeled “100 percent fruit juice.”
Beware of words like “drink,” [...]

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How do I know if my child is overweight?

8 June

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Wellness

It is simple using the body mass index (BMI) calculator at kidshealth.org.
Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. BMI, although not a [...]

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What should kids eat when they are playing sports?

8 June

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Nutrition | Sports | Wellness

It’s all ready enough pressure to know what to feed kids these days but student athletes need some specific attention to make sure they are getting the energy they need.  There is a great article on KidsHealth.org that talks about what kids should eat when they exercise.
School-age kids (ages 6 to 12) generally need between [...]

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Welcome to GoTrybe

8 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Leaders | Parents

Welcome to GoTrybe! We are all about kids and young adults getting cool content about being healthy but we also want to give parents, leaders, and adults cool content as well. Watch for fresh ideas on fitness, nutrition, wellness, and motivation to help you and your kids stay healthy. Let us know [...]

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