October 31

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Healthy Families, Kids Health

Chia Seeds

If you have been keeping an eye on healthy food trends in the last year or so, you may have noticed mention of chia seeds. But what the heck are they and why bother to add them into your diet? Chia seeds are small black seeds that are produced in South America and were one […] >> READ MORE

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
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, 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
Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories, Kids Health, Running

An Apple A Day

Leaves falling, pumpkin everything, and apples! Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy some of Mother Nature’s fast food, apples in every color! Apples are a super easy way to get an extra kick of nutrition in your family’s diets.  Apples pack a nutritional punch by providing 4 grams of soluble […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Keeping kids in sports

  Athletics are an important way for kids to stay healthy, but sports participation is also important to your child’s social growth as well.  Sports teach kids important skills like team work, problem solving, and generally how to be a gracious winner or loser.  But…how do you keep your kids excited and interested in sports […] >> READ MORE
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