Monthly Archives: September 2010
Get Active This Autumn!
Autumn has begun, and there’s no better time enjoy the outdoors with family and friends! Celebrate autumn weather and build fitness with these simple activities. Plan a hike to enjoy autumn foliage! Hiking is an inexpensive, natural activity with great benefits for cardiovascular, muscular, and mental health. You can find hiking trails in your area [...]
4 Keys to a Healthy Snack
When snack time hits, it can be hard to tell what’s healthy and what’s not. What criteria should we use to find “gold” among the nutritionally-bankrupt “garbage” that rules the snack aisle? Lists of “The Best Healthy Snacks” are unhelpful. Healthy choices just aren’t that simple. The ability to make healthy snack choices must be [...]
Hummus – Serve it Hot!
Hummus has become a staple of nearly every American grocery store and it’s now easier than ever for hummus fans to find their favorite flavor and start dipping! The American method of enjoying hummus – dipping it cold on pita, crackers, or chips – is quite different from its traditional presentation. In many Middle Eastern [...]
Steps to Packing a Healthy Lunch
As our kids head back to school, we prepare them to make the most of classes and activities by investing in all the supplies, books, lessons, and sports gear they need to succeed. It’s easy to forget that nutritious food is just as important as any other element of success in school. Kids can’t reach [...]