According to a survey published in USA Today Health, only 1 in 3 parents think their family has a healthful diet. This is not very surprising considering the state of health in our nation. Most surveyed do not know caloric count in many of the products they eat on a daily basis. Additionally, more than half of the parents surveyed felt that their activity level was fair or poor. The majority (74%) did however feel that their kids activity level was good or very good. Although many kids get plenty of activity, this number seems high. Kids are not nearly as active as they used to be and … [Read more...]
Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits for the New Year
December 21, 2010 by
When embarking on a healthy lifestyle change, it is very importance to have a set of goals in place. The purpose of goal setting is simple: to ensure clarity of vision. Clarity of vision is a key to any process as it enables those involved to behave in an efficient and effective manner. If our mission is unclear we run the risk of being distracted, procrastinating, or quitting half way through. However, if a goal is set, we know what we are doing, where we are headed, and why we are putting forth the effort. It is critical for goals to be achievable. Many of the goals that we set for … [Read more...]
Convenient healthy snacks for your children
December 20, 2010 by
Most American families are busy and on the go. Full of school, work, team sporting events, housekeeping, and daily activities. With all we do in a day it is tough to not want to just seek the convenience of fast food and packages snacks for the kids. I am a large believer in convenience; always on the go and I know I must be prepared to instill good healthy eating habits in my daughter. Ill be the first to admit it is challenging at times but I do my best to keep her aware of nutrition and the importance of it. Children are always picky eaters and we need to make sure they are getting … [Read more...]
The Real Story Behind Organic Eggs
December 15, 2010 by
This egg-cellent video produced by the Cornucopia Institute shows graphically the difference in humanely, organically farmed chickens, and those in egg production houses. In the video, it mentions purchasing local family-farmed eggs at the Farmer's Market. This is just another example of how your local Farmer's Market supports the age-old tradition of family farms, and helps your friends and neighbors sustain their way of life! Click the link below to view the video: Scrambled Eggs ***************************** … [Read more...]
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