article by: eatright.org Helping Kids Maintain a Healthy Body Weight: A Cheat Sheet for Success When children are young, parents and other caregivers are responsible for providing an environment that helps them maintain a lifestyle that is beneficial to their health. You can help your child by doing the following:…
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article by: Top Fitness magazine The Importance of Staying Hydrated Your body is made of 60 percent water, so drinking plenty of water is an important part of staying healthy. In fact, most of us don’t drink enough water each day and it can be really detrimental to our overall…
Yields 4 Servings. Serving = 1 cap Calories: 212 Fat: 18g Carbs: 4g Protein: 10g Ingredients: 4 portabello mushroom caps, stems removed and scooped out 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup low fat cheddar…
Recipe Courtesy of: Well Plated by Erin Delicious, healthy Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries, Kale, and Chickpeas. An easy, satisfying vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for fall! YIELD: Serves 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 medium butternut squash, about 2 1/2 pounds each 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided…
Somewhere, right now, there is a woman carrying heavy shopping bags from store to store looking for the perfect gift for her husband. Somewhere, right now, there is a man wandering through his wife’s favorite clothing store, trying to pick out something she won’t roll her eyes at. Somewhere, right…
‘Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with holiday parties, and weather that can diminish our motivation to train. In November and December, we’re faced with every culinary temptation imaginable, which makes it difficult to maintain peak fitness. Here are a few tips to maintain your fitness goals…
Variety is key when trying to improve your cardiovascular system and when trying to lose weight! Cardio sessions should be divided into 3 categories: high, moderate and low intensity. High Intensity Cardio: This falls between about 75-85% of your maximum heart rate (MHR) if you’re using heart rate zones, or a…