Did you know that Americans are eating more chicken now than they have been in the past 100 years? The average meat eating American consumes about 60 lbs. chickens every year! That’s a lot considering in 1950 we only ate about 16 lbs. a year....
Studies have shown that after school exercise, even if it isn’t team based, can impact not only body weight and health but also the child’s ability to focus and his or her performance in school. Finding time to exercise can be exceptionally difficult in our...
As we said in our last blog, summer cookouts are fun and more often than not fattening. At every turn there is another “salad” drenched in mayonnaise or creamy dressing. While that may be yummy, it definitely isn’t healthy. For those trying to keep their...
These past few weeks in Mississippi have been hot. Really hot. The summer heat is brutal, especially in the South, which means you have to stay hydrated. While you might think dehydration happens less than assumed, it’s actually much easier than you would think. A...
Summer is the time of cookouts. All of your family and friends gather to share in company, laughter and, of course, food. More often than not, those foods aren’t exactly the healthy kind. From creamy potato and pasta salads to pie, summer cookouts might be...
We all lead busy and stressful lives. From work to family, we tend to run on empty more than we run on full. Why do we let ourselves get to this point, and how can we stop it from progressing too far? So what are...
Considering we use our feet to walk, healthy feet are among our most important assets. Wearing proper athletic shoes can help prevent a multitude of exercise-related issues, like tendinitis or sore heels. Not only that, proper footwear can improve comfort and performance. So what shoes...
We are huge advocates of exercise. It is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but, like anything in life, it can be taken too far. Throughout college, I had many friends who were avid gym attendees. They were determined to not gain the dreaded freshman...
Who doesn’t love riding bikes? Our childhood memories are filled with scenes of blurred landscapes, spinning wheels, blowing hair, and laughter. All of which happen in the seat of a bike. But times and bikes have changed since our youth, so when you go to...
Summer is filled with active young ones flitting from one place to another, like hummingbirds from flower to flower. From swimming to skateboarding to baseball and more, youth sports are a common stance during the summer months. So how can we, as parents and guardians,...