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...
We all have certain foods that go with high-stress, emotional situations. Ice cream, cupcakes, chocolate. Emotional overeating is so common, it even has it’s own month, April. We can partially blame biology for our emotional food indulgence. When we are stressed, our bodies release a stress...
We’ve had such a great response to CrossFit White Horse in Mantachie that we are expanding our CrossFit classes. It has always been our goal to bring fitness to our community, and adding classes in Booneville fits into that goal perfectly. We are currently holding a...
With most holidays, food, often unhealthy food, is an essential part of the celebration. But what about the holidays that celebrate healthy eating habits? In honor of March’s National Nutrition Month, we have decided to share our top 10 ways of celebrating healthy living. Challenge yourself...
We all love routines, especially when it comes to exercise. We’re all guilty of finding a workout video or machine we love and sticking with it. Unfortunately, we are cheating ourselves out of the best benefits by getting stuck in these routines. The body adapts to...
Heart disease claims the most lives in America, more than all the cancers combined, according to the American Heart Association. In honor of February’s American Heart Month, we want to share with you a few tricks to keeping your heart healthy. We all know that exercising...
I want to lose twenty pounds. I want to eat healthier. I want to get to the gym six days a week. Admit it. You had made New Year’s resolutions, and by Valentine’s Day you have already given up on them. Don’t be ashamed. We all...
“Mom’s fallen and broken her hip”. The dreaded words no one wants to hear. Falls and broken bones are an increasing fear for baby boomers, but what most don’t know is they can reduce the risks by eating well and exercising daily. Many older adults fear...