Eating Healthy on a Road Trip

29 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition

Are you taking a vacation this summer? If you’re driving to your destination it’s a good idea to think about what kinds of snacks you’ll choose along the way. Fast food and snacks from convenience stores are tempting, but these high calorie, high fat foods aren’t the best choice, especially when you’re sitting in the [...]

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100 Ways to Burn 100 Calories!

29 June

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Gotrybe | Motivation | Parents | Wellness

Like to chew gum?  Chewing sugar-free gum for 55 minutes burns 100 extra calories!  If you’re looking for some fun, alternatives to burning up that cheeseburger from last night, check out this article in OK Magazine.  You can add cleaning your closet, shopping, or even playing hopscotch to your workout goals for the day.  Some [...]

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GoTrybe.com to be highlighted in HHS New and Social Media Webinar this Wednesday

22 June

Posted by gotrybeblog in GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Links

The Dept. of Health and Human Service will be holding a webinar this Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 2:00-3:00 p.m ET to show how New and Social Media is being used to promote The National Physical Activity Guidelines.
GoTrybe.com is presenting in the HHS Webinar and would love to invite all Trybers and friends to listen [...]

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Red, White and Blue Parfait

19 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents | Recipes

The Fourth of July is coming up fast! Include a nutritious, festive snack in your plans.  A parfait made with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and low-fat yogurt can help you cool down and re-energize before the big fireworks show. Check out the recipe at Better Homes and Gardens. Happy Fourth of July!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – [...]

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Hottest Fitness Trend: Dancing!

18 June

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Leaders | Motivation | Parents | Sports | Wellness

I must admit, I love to dance!! With popular shows like Dancing With the Stars, and trendy group fitness classes like Zumba, it is inevitable that dancing would be the hottest trend in fitness.  It is said that dancing for 30 minutes at a moderate level can burn up to 200 calories.  Like other moderate, [...]

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Campbell University, GoTrybe.com forge alliance

16 June

Posted by gotrybeblog in GoTrybe News

“The pharmacy students have been learning a lot because of their interaction with the kids, and our middle school students seem to be learning new exercise habits in a fun and convenient way.”

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Do You Know Your Dairy?

12 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents | Recipes

June is Dairy Month! How much do you know about dairy? Take this fun quiz provided by the Nebraska Dairy Council with your kids and see if you know all the answers. The answers are at the bottom, but no peeking until you finish! After the quiz, reward yourselves with a Choco-Nana Milk Mixer. You’ll [...]

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GoTrybe.com announces its support of Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

12 June

Posted by gotrybeblog in GoTrybe News

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and GoTrybe.com is announcing its support. GoTrybe has joined the HHS in encouraging Americans to provide physical activity opportunities for children in classrooms, youth organizations and homes across the country.

Children benefit from an hour or more of [...]

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Nutrient Dense Foods

9 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition

Nutrient dense foods are foods that provide a considerable amount of vitamins and minerals in fewer calories. For example, a glass of whole milk contains the same vitamins and minerals as a glass of fat-free milk, but you consume about 60 extra calories to get those nutrients when you choose whole milk. Making nutritious, nutrient dense choices can help [...]

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GoTrybe.com: Practicing What We Preach.

2 June

Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Motivation | Parents | Wellness

Unfortunately, there are many fitness-based companies who put out a “get healthy” product, but its staff and investors don’t “practice what they preach”.  GoTrybe.com is not one of those companies!  The employees of GoTrybe.com are made up of an eclectic group of individuals who have a similar vision: helping kids get healthy.  Here is a [...]

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