eating healthy

Does “Healthy” Have to be Expensive?

by mom on November 15, 2008

Having a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be costly. Lots of fruits and vegetables are recommended; they don’t have to be fresh-check out the frozen fruit and vegetable section in your local grocery store; there are many different types of delicious fruits and veggies there just waiting to become a satisfying and healthy meal or snack. Low fat meats, such as chicken and fish can be purchased cheaply just before their best before date-freeze them. Get outside and move and encourage your children to do the same; you don’t have to join a gym or exercise class. Ask friends or neighbors to go for a brisk walk or go hiking with your family and bring a healthy snack or lunch. Buy an inexpensive set of weights and do them as you watch TV or use heavy cans of food if you are a beginner. Here are links to a few weight training sites for those of you wanting to start but don’t know how…

Shelter Online

Fitness Pros Bodybuilding

About.com:Exercise

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Brain Food

September 30, 2008

Here is a list of brain foods that will help your child excel: eggs, oatmeal, strawberries and blueberries, sandwiches on whole wheat, milk, small fruit, water, cereal, beef and other produce Click here for an informative article on foods young ones should eat and the reasons why.

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