If you’re a parent or a grandparent, you probably already know that the things you teach those little kids of yours will last a lifetime. The thing is – are you teaching them habits that will benefit them for a LONG lifetime? Do you provide dessert every day? Seems harmless, cause they’re so cute and sweet and gee whiz, even thin right now! But a habit of dessert every day today will turn in to a habit of dessert every day in twenty years and that usually doesn’t turn out so good. Not only does it, of course, increase their chances of struggling with their weight … but it also increases their chances of incurring a variety of awful ailments and diseases, even premature death. (more…)
I’ve recently entered a magnificent competition to attain a $250,000 grant through Pepsi’s Refresh Project. I’m asking for the money to produce 180 fitness video podcasts which would be available to be viewed daily by all Florida school children. The purpose of this project is to impact the children by providing health, fitness, sports and nutrition education on a consistent basis, fighting childhood obesity and promoting a healthy lifestyle. (Vote here!)
In a day which 90% of children go to school with high fat, high sugar lunches and spend their evenings at home plopped in front of a computer, I’m eager to get in to their lives and make an impact! Please vote for Fitter Florida Kids up to 10 times a day throughout the entire month of February. And if you feel strongly that children everywhere could benefit from a consistant fitness message, please ask your friends to vote too!
You may see the entire proposal at the voting site! Thanks to the Pepsi Company for this grand opportunity!
I just received some sample bags of Yogi Granola Crisps and I’m surprised by how much I like them! The flavors sent to me were: Baked Cinnamon Raisin, Mountain Blueberry Flax and Fresh Strawberry Crunch. I say that I was surprised because I’m not usually a granola loving girl, but these things are legitimately tasty. And more importantly … they’re not full of the traditional crap baked in to everyday snack crackers.
The crisps are made of whole grains like oats, barley, spelt, amaranth,quinoa (which you can actually see in their whole form) and other natural ingredients. What’s lacking is the atrociously unhealthy high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservatives. I especially loath high fructose corn syrup, and finding a crunchy snack made without them is a challenge. Each 1/2 cup serving hosts 120 calories of which only 20 come from fat. (more…)
Woohoo Leah! Since you have FOUR beautiful kids, you’re probably going to get a lot of great use out of the Pedz Pedometer for kids you won. When you receive your pedometer, put it on one of your wormy little ones and challenge them to take 1,000 steps or more! Your children will not only become more fit, but they’ll sleep more soundly each night and that’s the best gift for you! Congrats and enjoy!
Paula Deen didn’t know what she was in for when agreeing to appear on “The View” this past Tuesday to promote her new book, Paula Deen’s Cookbook for the Lunchbox Set. Clearly appalled by the fat and calorie laden recipes included as suggested meals for children … host Barbara Walters pulled no punches.
“This is a cookbook for kids. Obesity is the No. 1 problem for kids today. Everything you have here is enormously fattening … you tell kids to have cheesecake for breakfast. You tell them to have chocolate cake and meatloaf for lunch. And french fries! Doesn’t it bother you that you’re adding to this?” (more…)
