19 June
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!
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12 June
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 [...]
9 June
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 [...]
2 June
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 [...]
30 May
Does your family think about choosing low-fat milk, fruit, vegetables and whole grains when they open the refrigerator door? Maybe a little reminder would help. You’ll find a colorful, one-page sheet that includes the number of servings needed and tips to help you get those servings when you visit nebmilk.org. Print it out and hang it on your fridge!
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29 May
For decades, the Amateur Athletic Union has provided athletic competitions in 35 sports in their seasons at locations across the country. Now AAU is offering year-round physical fitness and nutrition coaching from anywhere there’s a computer.
The historic AAU has forged a partnership with GoTrybe.com, a Web-based interactive fitness and wellness site that delivers exercises online, [...]
23 May
Looking for ways to make your favorite recipe a little healthier? Check out these recipe substitutions provided by mayoclinic.com. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to make your favorite recipes better for the whole family!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
19 May
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. What is celiac disease? It’s an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine. Gluten, the generic term for proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats, damages the small intestine which affects nutrient absorption. Individuals with celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet. To learn more about celiac disease and the guidelines [...]
18 May
GoTrybe.com prides itself on offering all of its Trybe members a variety of fitness content to choose from. GoTrybe.com took it to the “hoop” for its latest installment of fitness videos. Former professional basketball player Calvin Talford led middle school and high school athletes through 16 videos focused on bettering one’s basketball game. Look for [...]
7 May
Your parents said it to you and you say it to your children, “Eat your veggies!” We all know vegetables are important, but getting kids to eat them may require a little more creativity than warming up a can of green beans for dinner. If you’re looking for tips on how to include more vegetables [...]
