October 31

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Nuventra Pharma Sciences Partners with HKRS as Official National Sponsor

A leader in drug development consulting, Nuventra leadership finds synergies in partnership with Healthy Kids Running Series Thornton, PA (February 28, 2017) – Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) announces a new national partnership with Nuventra Pharma Sciences, experts in clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetic analysis, for 2017. Nuventra Pharma Sciences provides the pharmaceutical industry with leading […] >> READ MORE

Benefits of 60 minutes!

It’s common knowledge that regular exercise can help to maintain healthy weight, prevent common diseases, and help to get kids in shape, but did you know that there are many proven long term benefits of getting excited about exercising early? Kids that exercise at least 60 minutes combined per day are more likely to be […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

The good kind of fat

Not all fats in our diets are created equal.  The fat that comes from highly processed foods like cheese curls is significantly different from the fat that comes from sources like nuts, plants, and fruits.  One of the best sources of ‘good fat’ is avocado! Studies show that this fruit removes hypertension and slows down […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Healthy Kids Running Series How-to Guide

So, it’s your first Healthy Kids Running Series? Awesome! We are glad to have you! In case you didn’t know, HKRS started in 2009 in West Chester, Pennsylvania as a community outreach program for Pattison Sports Group.  The races were so popular, locations began to expand across the country and for this spring season we […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Snacks for little athletes

How many times a day can a child possibly utter the phrase “Mom, I’m hungry!”? My children can do it approximately 3,482 times before my head starts to explode a little.  This is especially true on our ‘sports days’ (a.k.a. practice, HKRS race days, soccer games, basketball games, or pretty much any day in general).  […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories, Running

Get your kids up and running!

Are your kids excited for another season of Healthy Kids Running Series, but a little apprehensive about moving up in distance? Give them a great base to work from by getting started this winter.  Here’s some advice for making it a family affair! Write a plan along with them.  Running longer distances is not something […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Healthy Chocolate treats

Valentines day means hearts, cards, and of course chocolate! This year you can skip the big red heart box, and make your own healthy chocolate treats! Ingredients: sliced of frozen banana Nut butter of your choice 2 cups dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon coconut oil To assemble: Freeze banana slices on a cookie sheet covered […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Egg Muffins

Everyone hates Mondays.  Back to school, back to work, ugh.  Especially cold, dark Mondays.  One little way to make your Monday morning a little better is with a warm, healthy breakfast.  A super easy breakfast that you can whip up in a few minutes is an omelet in a cup! This recipe can be made […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Real food for real families

Every family I know tends to struggle with mealtime.  Weather it’s finding time to actually sit down together, or menu planning, it can be a real issue.  One of our new year’s resolutions has been to do a better job of meal planning and execution so we aren’t relying on pulling something from the freezer […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Taming of the ‘fu

Say tofu to pretty much anyone and they will most likely have one of two reactions-‘I had it once and it was great’ OR ‘Gross’.  When tofu is good, its really good.  Tofu has a tendency to absorb whatever flavor you add to it, so finding the perfect balance is absolutely key.  I make a […] >> READ MORE
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