October 11, 2017 by bethstefura Infused Water We all love a cold refreshing drink after physical activity, with a meal, or as a snack. Soda, sweet tea, energy drinks, and/or other sugary drinks taste great, but contain a lot of calories and no nutrients. What you drink has a huge impact on your health. Have […]
September 3, 2019 by Misty Harmon Earlier this year I decided to do some research in to increasing productivity since I found myself saying or thinking how busy I was, even though I did not feel like I accomplished as much as I could or should. In my first blog about productivity, I rejected the […]
April 26, 2021 by bethstefura Overwhelming words for many at the end of the day! We are busier than ever, and outsourcing grocery shopping and meal preparation is quite appealing. Home delivered meal services are popular and offer quick, tasty, and convenient meals. Are these meals nutritious and worth the extra money? These meal kits […]
Good sportsmanship is an important skill to learn. However, as with most values, our children do not usually learn it by just talking about it. Usually they “catch it by our actions or the actions of others.” Thus, we as parents and adults need to model the good sportsmanship behavior we want our children to […]
September 14, 2018 by lisabarlage We have all heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. When I was younger, I did not eat breakfast before going off to school. Like all families, we were busy in the mornings and my mom did not make it a priority for us to […]
April 25, 2017 by lisabarlage Vitamin D is well known for contributing to strong, healthy bones. Did you know that it also contributes to the health of many other parts of the body? Vitamin D is important to your immune system, muscles, heart, brain and respiratory system. It can help fight infection, keep your cells […]
During these times of high food prices, you might be asking yourself “What can I do to save money?” A smart spending plan at the grocery store is one way to make ends meet. Below are some specific money-saving ideas to consider: Know How Much You’re Spending– When you spend $60 at the supermarket one […]
Watermelon… it is almost synonymous with summer. Juicy, sweet, colorful and versatile, this nutrition-packed fruit is the perfect treat on a hot day. Read on to learn more facts about watermelon… Nutrition Red watermelon is a good source of lycopene, a phytonutrient that gives watermelon its color. Lycopene may reduce the risk of heart disease […]
March 15, 2018 by Pat Brinkman Did you know your blood pressure reading is affected by many factors, including how you are sitting? When you have your blood pressure checked, be sure to follow the list below to ensure an accurate reading: Empty your bladder before taking your blood pressure. Avoid caffeine, exercise and smoking […]
January 25, 2013 by Dana Brown Sometimes finding healthy foods to feed a family for dinner can be difficult. Long work days, soccer practices, and other activities make us want to rush to find the most convenient (and not always healthy) food options. Even when we have time to cook dinner it is sometimes hard […]
November 2, 2017 by jmlobb Do you have a regular exercise routine? If so, maybe you feel like you are in an exercise rut- you’re tired of doing the same thing over and over but you don’t know how to mix it up. Or, maybe you have found a form of exercise that you really […]
September 3, 2012 by smith3993 Sometimes you need to find ways to sneak activity into your daily life! Below are some tips that might just help you be successful. Get everyone on board—sometimes it is tough to get the kids to change their lifestyle, but the example Mom and Dad set can go a long […]
Good sportsmanship is an important skill to learn. However, as with most values, our children do not usually learn it by just talking about it. Usually they “catch it by our actions or the actions of others.” Thus, we as parents and adults need to model the good sportsmanship behavior we want our children to […]
How much physical activity do you get each week? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the average adult needs at least: 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity each week (i.e. aerobic or “cardio” activity that gets you breathing harder and makes your heart beat faster) OR 75 minutes […]