GoTrybe.com Takes it to the Hoop!

18 May

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

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 [...]

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Eat Your Veggies!

7 May

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents

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 [...]

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DASH Toward a Healthier Life!

30 April

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Wellness

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. If you haven’t had your blood pressure checked in awhile, you should, especially if high blood pressure runs in your family. What can you do to lower your blood pressure if it’s too high? Increase your physical activity and talk to your doctor or a dietitian about [...]

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Got D?

29 April

Posted by trybalelders in Nutrition | Parents | Recipes | Wellness

Are you getting enough vitamin D? Watch this segment from Daytime Tricities with Southeast United Dariy Industry Association’s Jill Henderson, to learn about why vitamin D is an important addition to your diet. Gotrybe.com Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross was the guest co-host of Daytime Tricities for the segment.  Click here to watch, and learn if [...]

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Tips for Raising Healthy, Active Kids

23 April

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents | Recipes | Wellness

You know that your children need to consume an adequate amount of low-fat dairy products in order to build strong bones. However, knowing this and getting your kids to meet their needs are two different things. Fruit and vegetable intake also tends to come up short, and what about getting your kids to incorporate more physical activity [...]

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Milk, its Essential!

23 April

Posted by gotrybeblog in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Wellness

When most people think about milk they think about calcium. Milk is a great source of calcium, providing 30% of the daily value in one eight-ounce glass, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. However, milk also contains eight other essential nutrients including phosphorus, protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, and B vitamins like riboflavin and niacin. Learn more about the nutrients [...]

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Stuck In A Workout Rut?

23 April

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Leaders | Motivation | Nutrition | Wellness

Do you feel like your workouts aren’t paying off?  You hit the weights and get your cardio in, but your body isn’t changing?  There are many factors that can contribute to what is known as a fitness “plateau”.  Check out this article from sparkpeople.com to help you figure out why you’re not getting results.  Is [...]

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Healthy Habits = Healthy Life

17 April

Posted by gotrybeblog in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Wellness

Saturday, April 18th, is National Healthy Kids Day! This day reminds us of the importance of educating children and adolescents about the relationship between healthy habits and a healthy life. Visit cdc.gov to learn about the benefits of healthy habits, the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle, and how we as adults can instill the skills needed [...]

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Pizza Recipe: The Very Tasty Caterpillar

17 April

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents | Recipes | Wellness

Saturday, April 18th, is National Healthy Kids Day! Do something fun with your kids to celebrate and reinforce the importance of being healthy. If your kids love pizza, like most do, have them help you make a fun, nutritious pizza shaped like a caterpillar. You can find the recipe for The Very Tasty Caterpillar at [...]

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Multiple Vitamins and Children

10 April

Posted by gotrybeblog in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Wellness

Roughly one-third of children in the United States take a multiple vitamin. However, a study by the University of California, Davis, found that the children who would benefit most from a multiple vitamin aren’t receiving them, while children who don’t necessarily need them, are. Read the article from Time magazine to learn more.
Things happen for a reason, just [...]

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