Have you ever decided to start eating healthy then became frustrated trying to figure out what that means? It seems like what’s good for you one day is bad for you the next. Going to the internet for answers doesn’t really help either because EVERYONE...
This September we’re celebrating Whole Grain Month, but what exactly are whole grains? According to the Whole Grain Counsel, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to “ increase consumption of whole grains for better health,” Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the...
Right now, the latest trend among health food fanatics to remove all gluten from their diets. According to a Gallup poll published back in July, 21% of Americans are actively attempting to eat gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, as comedian Jimmy Kimmel has hilariously pointed out, many of...
Running is increasingly becoming one of America’s most popular sports. From 1990-2013, the number of runners who completed races grew an amazing 300% reaching an all time high in 2013 and keeping steady with 8.3 million people finishing 5K’s in 2014. This is probably because running...
Summer break lurks right around the corner. While it is one of the most exciting moments for the kids (everyone remembers the summertime/graduation exit in Grease), parents don’t always feel the same way. Not only do you have to find someone to watch the little...
It’s fall, y’all! We couldn’t be more happy about it. Fall is the perfect time for outdoor exercise as well as finding great produce. Although fall provides an abundance of fruits and veggies, with mega markets selling things year round, it can be confusing which...
We know that food is directly related to our health. Athletes eat to win, bodybuilders eat to gain muscle, normal people eat to stay healthy. But have you ever considered that children need to eat to learn effectively? They most certainly do. Studies have shown...
So your kids run in the door and immediately start with the, “I’m hungry!” We know that pizza rolls are often the easiest solution to this persistent problem, but those are not exactly the healthiest choice. When the after-school munchies hit this year, try these...
In the South, summer is always brutal. We have sticky heat, dry heat, wet heat, and just plain ole super hot heat. It’s a love-hate relationship, especially for those of us exercising (or spending more than 10 minutes outside). In this horrid heat, we lose...
In our last blog, we discussed the importance of good posture. Now we will give you some tips on improving your posture while exercising as well as in your daily lives. So many people have jobs where they sit at a desk for hours, which often...