The Holidays are upon us! This is a great time of year to gather with friends and family to celebrate and to be reminded of the good things in our life. Unfortunately, as the weather turns cooler and the festivities ramp up, it’s also a time that we tend to get more run down and sick. Here are a few simple tips to stay healthy this holiday season. (more…)
It’s the biggest meal of the year with lots of turkey, pies, fresh baked breads, creamed corn, etc. it’s a time to celebrate food with friends and family. No matter how good we might be throughout the year, Thanksgiving tends to be a day of indulgence. The truth is, having a day like this every now and then isn’t a bad thing, the problem is our Thanksgiving attitude often tends to stretch itself all the way through New Year’s Day. Here are a few tips to help your family make this your healthiest holiday season ever! (more…)
We are so impressed with the work of Ollena Jackson, a Family Cooperative Nutrition Assistant with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Tazwell, VA. She emailed us earlier this year asking for permission to use our images to make bulletin boards to reinforce healthy messages with the kids. Apparently they’ve been a big hit! We thought we’d give you a sneak peak at a few so you can see why!
Halloween is fast approaching and let’s face it…this day can be a nightmare for any family trying to make healthy choices! Here are a few tips to make your Halloween safe and healthy!
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Fall is finally here! This is a great time to start new traditions with your family and embrace all that fall has to offer: pumpkin picking, the changing of the leaves and cooler weather are just a few reasons to celebrate this time of year. There are many ways for families to promote an active, healthy lifestyle while still having fun together, starting with getting your children excited about fall-related activities. The OrganWise Guys are partnering with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation to bring you new ideas that promote family meal time and as well as engage in physical activity together as a family. (more…)
