26 September
We all know we should eat fruits and vegetables everyday, but we don’t always do it. Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to prevent several diseases, including colon cancer. For more information and for some ideas on how to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet, visit cdc.gov.
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25 September
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time and effort to prepare a healthy after school snack for your kids. In fact, when you visit eatright.org you’ll find twenty-five healthy snack ideas that can be ready in minutes!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD
25 September
So all workouts aren’t necessarily created equal. As a personal trainer, I found that different body types need different workout and diet regimens. This article from Fittipdaily.com echoes my sentiments, and breaks down the exercise plan for 4 different body types. Once you have decided which body type you are (hourglass, spoon, rectangle, or triangle), [...]
24 September
Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to work out on your own. Things always come up in your schedule, and it’s easy to skip exercising. One thing that can help you stay on track is to make plans to work out with a friend. You can make it a once in a while type of [...]
20 September
This article from time.com looks at the dietary intake of three teens to get a feel for the eating habits of an average teen. Most teens are aware that they should consume more nutritious foods, but do they? Click the link above to find out.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
20 September
Teaching kids to like vegetables and to eat chocolate in moderation is easier said than done. There are many ways to go about teaching your child healthy eating habits, but some ways work better than others. An article provided by The New York Times looks at some of the more common approaches that parents use [...]
19 September
Recent research has found that the average seven-year-old gets as little as 24 minutes exercise a day – six times less than official recommendations. In this digital age, how do we get children outdoors and hooked on real-life adventure? Check out thesun.com’s pain-free tips to help keep your kids fit, happy and [...]
18 September
Experts say that sports performance is directly related to visual skills. Improve your visual skills and you’ll see the payoff-in your performance. Sports vision training works the nine muscles of the eye to improve balance, focus, reflexes and scanning ability-whether you’re navigating a gnarl downhill on your mountain bike, hitting a ball, reaching for a [...]
15 September
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases to affect children. World Diabetes Day is November 14th; join the fun and help raise global awareness of diabetes. This year’s focus is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.
There are many ways to join in such as: organizing an event, participating in a community activity, or getting [...]
15 September
Have you ever thought of creating a home gym designed for you…and your kids? I don’t know how many times my own children have begged to run on my treadmill, but because of safety issues I have declined. There are many sites online that sell and offer great deals on exercise equipment designed for our [...]
