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Article, Healthy Families

National cupcake day with a healthy recipe!

Happiest national cupcake day! Ok, so cupcakes are not the healthiest food, but we found a healthier version while scouring the internet! Check out these easy Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes! Makes 6 cupcakes! Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded zucchini 1 medium egg 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose […] >> READ MORE

Learn to love the hills!

Hills are definitely the toughest part of running. But let’s face it, practice definitely makes perfect in this scenario.  Form adjustments and cadence can help to make the up-hill battle a little less difficult. Here are a few tips from Runner’s World Magazine to help your little runner get through the hills in record time! […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health, Running

The Knee truth

“Running will blow out your knees!” How many times have you heard that? As adult runners, we hear it on a daily basis. Luckily, there’s tons of research to prove just the opposite and tips to help prevent knee pain.  Children who participate in athletics actually get a proverbial ‘leg-up’ on the competition by starting […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Releases

Fall food fest! Cauliflower rice 2 ways!

Cauliflower is the ultimate fall veggie.  Despite it’s lack of color, Cauliflower has a ton of vitamins and minerals and it’s also low in calories.  One of the easiest ways to get Cauliflower into your family’s diet is Cauliflower rice! It’s super easy, fast, and can even be frozen for a super speedy dinner.  Here […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Skip the slump!

Fall is here and the days are getting shorter and shorter.  It just seems like at this time of year it’s harder and harder to make it through the day without being exhausted.  One thing to consider is what is going on with your diet! Little shifts can make help you conserve energy and might […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Releases

Fall Transition Tips!

Fall is one of the most difficult time of year for dressing your kiddos and getting them sport-ready.  In the morning, it can be foggy, damp, and freezing, but by the time they are getting home from school it is back to shorts weather! How in the world do you prepare for not just school, […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

National Taco Day and a kid friendly recipe

So, it’s not exactly Taco Tuesday, but today is National Taco Day! One of the greatest days of the year by far! Let’s face the facts, pretty much all kids love tacos, but they aren’t always the greatest in terms of nutrition- so check out this adjustment! You’ll still get all of the awesome Tex-Mex […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health, Releases

Roasted Pumpkin Seed Snack

It’s time to get carving! At our house, the perfect fall snack couldn’t be any easier and comes from one of our favorite fall activities- pumpkin carving! Our regional sponsor Giant Food Stores, recently published this awesome recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds on their website You can even make variations to your family’s tastes! Before […] >> READ MORE
Article, Running

Tips to avoid the stitch!

Side stitches are a common problem for many runners, both young and old.  A stitch is actually a cramp or spasm in the diaphragm muscle and occurs due to a variety of issues including, but not limited to, hydration, posture, muscle strength, strain, and fatigue.  While immediately painful, there’s a few helpful tips that can […] >> READ MORE
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