October 31

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Healthy Families, Kids Health

Pumpkin Seed Snack

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a great way to make your jack-o-lantern do double duty this Halloween.  Not only are they delicious and an easy fun snack that your kids can help make they are high in protein, iron, zinc, and magnesium, and rich in ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid. Here’s how to roast them: Wash seeds […] >> READ MORE

Teal is the new Orange

Do you have a kiddo that has allergies and they feel like they miss out on Halloween treats? Or do you want to give your neighborhood kiddos something other than the mini candy basics this year? Become a teal pumpkin house! A teal pumpkin denotes a house that has alternative treats to candy  that are […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Put an end to foot pain

Foot pain will affect everyone at one time or another, but outside of a chronic injury, there are some super-simple fixes to help out and to keep you on your feet. Wear supportive shoes when walking, running, etc. for an extended period of time- this seems like a no-brainer, but how many times have you […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Don’t Leave Out Leftovers!

You actually had time to cook last night?! Good for you! And now you even have leftovers? Amazing! That calls for a guilt free leftover night in your family’s near future! Leftovers are a great way to re-purpose and avoid wasted food, but you need to properly store all the extras with a specific amount of […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

The Chipotle method

Find that you’re running short on time and eating the same stuff over and over? Sick of having to think about what you’re going to fee your family week in and week out? Try out the Chipotle method! Use the chart below to put together a new menu. You can even streamline your week a […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Anatomy of a running shoe

Just like a person, a running shoe has various parts that work together to make a fully functioning mechanism.  Essentially a shoe is split into three parts; the Upper, Midsole, and Outsole. The Upper’s function is to hold the foot in place and to protect the foot from debris, injury, water, dirt, etc.  The upper […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families

Nutritionist Approved Convenience Foods

In a perfect world, I would have freshly prepared meals piping hot served on bone china for my family every night starting with a light organic spring mix salad course at 6:00 on the dot every night. But this is the real world. Let’s face the facts, dinner at our house is typically thrown together […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Put Shin Splints on Ice

If you have ever just started exercising, or walked or run for a long period of time, you might notice that you have pain in your shins and lower leg.  This soreness is typically referred to as ‘shin splints’.  Children and teens also tend to experience shin splints when they increase their amount of activity […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Kid Friendly Veggie Pizza

Who doesn’t love a good piece of pizza? Well, now you can feel even better about giving it to your kids by swapping out high fat ingredients like pepperoni and sausage with a rainbow of fresh veggies.  This recipe is not only super fast and easy, but it looks at least as great as it […] >> READ MORE
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