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20 Health-Friendly Tips to Survive the Holidays
By: Kristen Castillo Get a game plan to help you survive the November through January season of abundance. During the holiday season, food temptation is everywhere! From sweet drinks and […]
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3 Ways to Train for Your Turkey Trot
Are you and your family looking for a fun way to get in some last-minute exercise before gobbling down your Thanksgiving feast? Sign up for your local community’s turkey trot. […]
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The Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is one of the stars of fall! Grocery store shelves begin sporting pumpkin chips, pumpkin bread and canned pumpkin. Restaurant menus get dressed with pumpkin risottos, pumpkin raviolis and […]
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What Are the Benefits of Sweet Potatoes?
Are sweet potatoes a healthier choice? Here’s what our dietitians have to say about one of fall’s favorite foods, the sweet potato. This time of year, we see more and […]
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3 Ways to Ensure your Family has an Active Fall
Whip out those fall jackets and sweaters because it is officially October! The leaves are starting to change and the air is getting a little bit cooler. The change in […]
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What are the best fruits for kids?
The short answer to this question is that all fruits are healthy and good to eat! Most are naturally sweet, low in calories, high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C, […]
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Buckle Up for Back to School!
Back-to-school can feel like quite the whirlwind. It’s a very exciting time filled with new and fresh starts. Back-to-school also means back to after school activities! Soccer practices and dance […]
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5 Ways to Make Weight Loss Part of the Back to School Routine
Summer is fading as back to school gears up, making this a great opportunity to include weight loss as part of the back to school routine. It can be a […]
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Engaging the Community to keep Families Healthy and Active
Between hectic work schedules, preparing for back to school and striving to hold onto the final weeks of summer, parents have enough challenges facing them this time of the year. […]
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Empowering Kids In The Kitchen
Eric Meredith, Med, MS, RD, CHES Creator of Health Heroes Comics Getting kids involved in the kitchen can help change behaviors early and empower children to develop good life-long eating […]
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