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Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

How can you help your kids eat healthier? A large part of healthy kid nutrition is related to adequate levels of physical activity   Kids who are active do a better job making healthier food choices when compared to non-active or less-active kids. This is the same phenomenon observed in adults – active adults tend… Continue reading Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

Chilled Snacks To Stay Fit 

Rising temperatures can only mean one thing, summertime is coming! With increased heat advisories paired with a disruption in our normal routines, it is especially important that we make sure to reach for healthy, chilled snacks.

Healthy Snacks on the Go

Having easy grab-and-go snacks on hand is a game changer to fuel you through busy days. It’s all about planning ahead for no-fuss snacks that will satisfy you until your next meal while avoiding the vending machine, drive-through window, or office break room treats.

How to Fuel the Body After Spin Class

By: Kristina Hallberg If you are a spinning or cycling machine, you want to fuel your body so you are not only energized on the bike but also helps you recover from your ride quicker. I get it many cycle and spin-junkies have a love-hate relationship with the bike. But isn’t that what keeps you… Continue reading How to Fuel the Body After Spin Class

Summer Snacks to Stay Trim

Rising temperatures and kids getting out of school can only mean one thing, summertime is here! Summer brings fun vacations, outings with your kids, and summer parties, but all that can make it hard to stick to healthy habits. Even with normal routines disrupted for an extra dose of fun, you should still make sure… Continue reading Summer Snacks to Stay Trim

How to Choose a Healthy Cereal

For super-busy mornings, cereal can be a convenient and nutritious option but there are many misconceptions about which cereals are actually healthy and which ones are simply claiming to be. Many cereal brands that seem healthy, actually are filled with sugar. Keep reading along for some tips on how to choose a healthy cereal.

Maximizing Your Protein Intake

Protein, carbohydrates and fats, are the three primary macronutrients. Found in virtually every body part, proteins are the main building blocks of the body. They’re used to make muscles, tendons, organs and skin. Proteins are also used to make enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters that serve as important functions for life. All these factors play an… Continue reading Maximizing Your Protein Intake

Decoding Food Labels

Reading labels is a tricky business. Consumers are more health-conscious than ever so food manufacturers often use misleading tricks to convince people to buy their products. Therefore, it’s essential we know how to sort out the junk from the truly healthy foods with just a glance at the back of packages.