Your summer season will likely be sprinkled with weekend trips, family visits, and long days on the go. Navigating restaurants, sweets, and being out of your usual routine might be a challenge, but doesn’t have to derail your goals. Read on for five key things to focus in on to ensure the healthiest vacation for […]
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OnPoint Nutrition | Emily Pierce RD, LDN Sheet pan meals are here to save your week nights! This cooking method can be a major time saver, and with the ability to mix and match so many different food items-the possibilities are endless. The best part about sheet pan meals? Even the most novice of cooks […]
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by Quiara Gordon Today we are going to talk about thedietary implications of one of the most popular desserts: chocolate. Many wonder will indulging in the sweet really derail your healthy living efforts? With proper meal planning and knowing the facts on cocoa, you can easily incorporate chocolate into your diet. Cocoa The health benefits […]
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April 30, 2018 | Emily Pierce RD, LDN To describe baking as a healthy activity may seem outlandish. Everyone enjoys a sweet confection now and again, but what if we told you there were things you can do to turn that cookie from foe to friend? Foodies and bakers alike have […]
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This month, challenge your family to plan dinners to include all five food groups! Each member of the family can have a day of the week to decide upon, or everyone can organize the menu together. The five food groups are: grains, protein, fruit, vegetables, and dairy. Grains The grains group includes rice, bread, pastas, […]
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Written by Emily Pierce RD, LDN at OnPoint Nutrition Many of us understand how important snacking is for a successful day. Snacks get us from meal to meal (no one wants to be hangry!), and they’re a great way to ensure you get all your fruit and veggie servings. By snacking, we can control hunger- lessening […]
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-written by Emily Pierce RD, LDN at OnPoint Nutrition Coconut oil stormed onto the scene as a cure all, go-to, kitchen miracle. It quickly gained a fan base touting its numerous health and weight loss benefits. These claims got a lot of nutrition professionals scratching their heads, as coconut is one of the only plant based […]
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When following a healthy diet, it is important to remember that each type of food gives you a different amount of energy. Your body uses each of these foods differently, and you must eat a variety of healthy foods to be able to run, jump, play, and be strong. The foods that we eat fall […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is proud to announce HelloFresh as a major sponsor for our program in 2018. The international food company will help fund programs in the states of Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Ohio. HelloFresh is helping to solve meal preparation struggles for families everywhere. We all know that eating healthy can be […]
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Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year! Who doesn’t love an excuse to throw down candy for dinner? One day of a sugar binge can be ok, but there is are some snacks that are better than others. Check out the chart below so you can make better choices! 1 treat […]
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