Saturday, December 31, 2011

Nutrition/Recipe Book

Need help making healthy food that tastes good? Here's a tip...check out this book! It has many yummy recipes that are all healthy and includes a ton of useful information on portions, meal plan templates, helpful tools, and more! Check it out! http://www.gourmetnutrition.com/

Friday, December 30, 2011

Child Obesity


If your child is overweight, what can you do? Diets are not recommended for growing kids and teens. Instead of weight loss, emphasize positive eating and physical activity changes. Try these suggestions:
• Eat dinner together as a family so you can monitor what your kids are eating daily.
• Sit down at the table, where you can teach kids how to eat more slowly, pay attention to their hunger and ...avoid the mindless eating that may occur when watching television.
• Involve kids in planning menus, shopping for food and preparing meals.
 • Make high-fiber fruits and vegetables a part of every meal.
 • Focus on offering lower-calorie, nutrient-rich meals and snacks without severely restricting food intake.
• Buy healthier foods and keep them easily accessible in the fridge and cupboards and on the counter. Keep sweets, chips and soda out of sight or out of the house.
• Limit sweetened beverages, including soda and fruit drinks, to an occasional treat.
• Reduce television watching and computer/video time to less than 2 hours a day, total, and less than 1-1.5 hours during school days.
• Promote physical activity as a family by taking walks, playing outdoor games and riding bikes together.


 Remember, your children learn from your behaviors and habits so set a good example to make life easier and healthier for them in the long run.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Prevention Is Key!



Prevention is the next BIG thing in healthcare, and fitness and wellness professionals are becoming an integral member of the healthcare team.
Over 75% of health costs in the US goes to the treatment of chronic diseases, most of which are preventable. Data from the HealthPartners Research Foundation showed that adults aged 50 and over who started exercising just 90 minutes a week saved, on average, $2,200 per year in medical costs.
For about the cost of your cable bill, you can make yourself healthier, feel better, and look better...and save big bucks in the future. All it takes is 5 minutes of your time to call, text, or email. Make the change for a better future. 

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