So summer vacation time is here! Yippee! Now that you have more free time on your hands, show your heart you care and focus on the health of your heart this summer! *Give your heart a workout: Try brisk walking, running, cycling or swimming this summer, and limit your screen time! *Skip or limit…
When a snack attack strikes, refuel with a nutrition-packed snack like one of the following: Banana Split: Top a banana with low-fat vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with your favorite whole-grain cereal. Fill a small waffle cone with cut-up fruit and top with low-fat Greek vanilla yogurt. Rocky Road: Break a graham cracker into…
COVID-19 has definitely opened our eyes to just how important having a strong immune system can be! Your immune system fights off disease for you. But what can you do for your immune system? From what you eat to how much sleep you get, there are lots of ways to keep your immune system healthy-so…
Eat some green fruits and vegetables today-St. Patrick’s Day, and every day! Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, collards, cucumbers, grapes, pears, kiwi, green beans, green peppers, honey dew melon, kale, peas and spinach! Eating fruits and vegetables provide health benefits! People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to…
Breakfast is the energy and brain booster everyone needs in the morning. Try to work in at least 3 different food groups for breakfast. Have a bowl of cereal with 1% or skim milk and a banana. A slice of leftover cheese pizza with a cup of fruit. A piece of string cheese, a handful…
Here’s what you said: Drink skim or 1% milk! 85.7% of you know that milk is the best choice for teens to drink in order to get the most nutrients and protein for their growing bodies. However, less than 1/2 of you seem to know that drinking skim or 1% milk is the best…
Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of health? A. Healthy Diet B. Being in a romantic relationship C. Getting enough sleep D. Managing Stress E. Exercise Answer: B The four pillars of health are proper nutrition, ample sleep, stress management and exercise. Focus on those and you will feel…
Do you struggle to get vegetables in your diet? If so, consider adding vegetables to foods you already enjoy eating. For instance, eating a Subway Sub is a great way to get more vegetables! Don’t miss your chance to win a $20.00 gift card to Subway! Take this months 4 question Play Hard Live Clean…
Do you struggle to get enough vegetables in a day? Most students your age are not getting enough veggies! Omelets for breakfast are a great way to enjoy veggies in the morning! Try adding mushrooms, peppers, spinach, shredded carrots or onion. Make eating a variety of vegetables something that you do every day at every…
It’s time to change the clocks and fall back into some good healthy habits! Aim for 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day Aim for 9 hours of sleep each night Eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day Drink 48-64 ounces of water in a 24 hour period …