HKRS Blog
The Holiday season is a joyous time with delicious treats, gatherings, and traditions that can lead to overeating, exhaustion, and stress. So how do we maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet while still enjoying all the holiday season has to offer? Get creative, keep portions reasonable, and enjoy the moment! Holiday food is often loaded […]
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Pumpkins get a lot of attention in the Fall for their decorative purposes, flavored coffee drinks, and delightfully smelling candles. BUT did you know pumpkins provide the body with MANY health benefits! Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that boost immunity, improves digestion, promotes a more restful sleep, and […]
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Halloween is right around the corner. Children are brainstorming their perfect Halloween costumes, planning out their trick-or-treat route, and fantasizing about the buckets of candy they are about to eat! Meanwhile parents are dreading the sugar rush their kids are about to endure and wondering how much sugar is too much sugar? The USDA recommends […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s Run to Remember has gone virtual! Team Run to Remember is still in the race to find the first survivor of Alzheimer’s, and can’t slow down. Alzheimer’s is relentless — it will stop at nothing, not even a global pandemic. There are 5.8 million people in the United States […]
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September is a time for new beginnings, cooler weather, and fun outdoor Fall activities like apple picking! Apple picking is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy together exploring the outdoors, gathering a nutritious snack! Did you know? Apples are one of the worlds most popular fruits. They are high in fiber, vitamin […]
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It is hard to believe Summer is over and it is officially time to go back to school. This year the morning hustle might look different, but it is important to settle into a routine that allows time for a balanced breakfast. Children who sit down and eat a balanced breakfast each morning perform better […]
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Written by: OnPoint Nutrition Happy Summer! The days are longer, warmer and all around more relaxing, the last thing you want to do is pull away from quality family time to cook a large meal alone in a hot kitchen. Thankfully, you can choose quick, easy, light dishes that can be prepared together with your […]
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OnPoint Nutrition Most likely, your children are NOT getting enough of this essential vitamin. Old wives’ tales suggest, if your child is drinking milk and playing outside, then they are fulfilling their daily requirement of Vitamin D. Unfortunately, this is not completely true and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, now more then ever […]
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Erin Stagnitta – OnPoint Nutrition Children love to snack, in fact it may seem like your children have become endless pits, with voice boxes constantly asking for more food. This is great, and means they are growing! It is a good idea to use snack time as another opportunity to add nutritious food to your child’s […]
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