What Eggs to buy?
As you browse the egg isle at your local supermarket there is more to check for than just cracked eggs. Ever look at the many different labels and wonder what they mean and which one is the best? From battery cages to organic to pasteured eggs there are many options out there. Here is what these labels means: “cage free”: Animals are not kept in cages, but are kept indoors. Allows hens...
May 23rd, 2011
Something Smells Fishy!
By fishy I don’t mean suspicious but I do mean the 8 0z of fish we should be eating a week. Fish and shellfish are full of omega-3 fatty acids that have numerous health benefits. Omega -3 Fatty acids are great for your heart and protecting against cardiovascular diesease as well as child development. Pregnant women should consume 12 oz of fish or shellfish a week. The seafood isle is full of...
May 23rd, 2011
May 18th the day my son was born
Zachary Scott White was born on may 18th. He’s a beautiful healthy boy. Welcome Zachary White to the world. Love and happiness to all this is one of the moments that truly shows you how precious life is. Tweet
May 22nd, 2011
Avoid this Poisonous Type of Beverage…
Soda pop is a red flag to aging internally and externally quicker. I dare you to look at the ingredients of your soda the next time you pick one up and try to find any nutritional value to it. The large amounts of sugar, carbohydrates and other dangerous additives will leave you feeling dehydrated, bloated, and at risk for many diseases. One can of soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 calories,...
May 19th, 2011
Did you have your Yogurt Today?
Yogurt is a recipe for health as it is full of live bacterial cultures ( lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria) that you should find on the ingredients of any yogurt you consume. This bacteria is extremely beneficial for your digestive and immune system. Yogurt is more than just a breakfast food but it is used to cook with all over the world. When consuming make sure to check for any added sweeteners and...
May 9th, 2011
Stay Consistent with your Exercise
Consistency is the key to success, especially when trying to lose weight. When you are consistent with moderate forms of exercise you will reap more benefits than if you stop and go with intense forms of exercise at one time. We all know how easy it is to make excuses as to why you can’t workout, so you need to think of a new plan. Despite these excuses things do come up and you can’t make...
May 9th, 2011
Farmers Market Lovers!
For all those who hate searching the produce bins at the grocery store for the best piece of fruit or vegetable, probably would prefer to buy it directly from the farms. This can be difficult for those who cant make it to the closest farmers market when they are open. There are places in the area that are community supported agriculture centers. These places have a weekly subscription with a local...
May 3rd, 2011
Parents it is time to get creative with your childrens free time!
Check out this article! It’s time to educate our families on the importance of health and fitness in our households. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42576624/ns/health/ Tweet
May 3rd, 2011
Stay Motivated this Week!
“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” — Earl Nightingale Tweet
May 2nd, 2011
Cool Down with a Fruit Smoothie!
With summer quickly approaching it is nice to cool down with a healthy cool snack. Smoothies are great because you can use any fresh fruit you enjoy and put it all into a blender and its ready in seconds! Try one of my favorite recipes! Apricot Pineapple Smoothie Recipe 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 1 fresh apricot, diced 6 strawberries 1/2 banana 1 1/2 cup water 1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein...
May 2nd, 2011
