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Nutrition

Nutrition for little athletes

All food is made up of calories, but there are huge differences between how those calories are burned and the actual nutritional benefit of  certain foods.  For example, 500 calories worth of cake with sugary icing burns far differently than 500 calories of salad.  Caloric density is very important, especially when planning meals and snacks […] >> READ MORE

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, Nutrition

Healthy holiday baking

Holidays are the time for baking! In our family we don’t always have desserts or sweets laying around, but at the holidays we bake tons and tons of cookies and pastries for various office and school parties and to give as gifts.  One way we stick with our traditions while still keeping our family healthy […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Meatless Monday- All Day Veggie Soup

Now that the weather is getting colder, it’s time to start looking ahead to soup season.  One of my family’s favorites is super easy veggie stew in the crock pot.  We all have different tastes, so this is an easy way to make sure that the kids are eating their veggies but you can also […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Break the sugar cycle

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can wreak havoc on your family’s healthy diet habits that you have worked so hard to establish.  Cravings for sugary sweets only seem to multiply with the more you consume.  Ever tried to eat a single piece of chocolate or cookie? Yeah, that’s not really […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

When to go organic

Of course you only want to give your family the best, however, there are a few ways to save some cash on your groceries when considering going organic.  Organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are […] >> 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
Nutrition

Bananas

Bananas are one of the most common foods associated with running. Bananas make it on the list of things to eat before running and often seen after races. According to Livestrong.com “Bananas have nutritional benefits that can help you fuel your muscle glycogen stores. Athletes often gravitate toward bananas because of their potassium. You need […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Smoothies to mix up your morning

Always feel like you are rushing out the door in the morning and don’t have time to enjoy breakfast? Want to add some easy nutrition to your child’s first meal of the day? Here’s an easy list of smoothie combos to make the mornings just a little easier…Choose your fruit : Berries (frozen or fresh) […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Why buy local….

I am all about saving money and buying stuff online, but buying running shoes is something I take very seriously and for the most part purchase at an actual running store- especially when buying them for my kiddos.  As a 20 plus year runner and coach, all too many times have I purchased a pair […] >> READ MORE
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