Each month, as part of our Foods of the Month club, two nutrient-dense foods are highlighted. The goal is for cafeterias and even families at home to incorporate these important foods into the weekly menus. During the month of January, legumes and cruciferous vegetables are the featured Foods of the Month.
How many times have you said that lately when you have considered being active outdoors? We know those frigid temperatures are making it quite difficult to even consider getting outside for a little exercise. Even in the cold winter months though it is still important to make sure you and your kiddos are getting in some physical activity. Try being creative with indoor activities just as the The OrganWise Guys discuss in the video below. It will help rejuvenate everyone stuck in the house!
Most of us create resolutions at the beginning of a new year. After all, it’s a great time to make behavior changes and start off the year with healthier habits than you left behind the year before. Many resolutions are unkept because they are too ambitious and cannot be adhered to after the first week. We shared some simple resolutions last week on our blog, and to complement them, we have come up with these small lifestyle changes that will have a big impact in the long run.
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week and with flu season in full swing, it’s a great time to remember just how important it is to make sure and keep those hands clean and germ-free! The OrganWise Guys are all about this important topic because they want everyone to stay healthy, whether it be clean hands or eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month and The OrganWise Guys are all about teaching healthy behaviors to kids (and adults!) so that they don’t end up developing Type II Diabetes. The four OrganWise club rules of low-fat, high-fiber, lots of water, and exercise are habits that, if practiced regularly, can lower the risk of getting Type II Diabetes and other chronic diseases.
