by RKadmin | Jan 25, 2016 | Fitness & Nutrition
The presence of parks, trails, playgrounds, sidewalks, and bike lanes encourage walking, biking, and play among both kids and adults. And when communities are safe, well-maintained and have appealing scenery, children and families are more likely to be active. This... by Courtney TenBarge | Mar 11, 2015 | Fitness & Nutrition
We hear they raise our cholesterol, contribute to heart disease and should be limited. We have been told to avoid the yolk, eat the whites, buy processed egg substitutes. The fact is, eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods out there! This may be surprising to... by Courtney TenBarge | Dec 11, 2014 | Fitness & Nutrition
Our food has become saturated with preservatives, food dyes, chemical additives that we can not pronounce, artificial sweeteners, pesticides, herbicides and hormones just to name a few. Another bad food science experiment we are subjects of are GMO’s, genetically... by Courtney TenBarge | Nov 15, 2014 | Fitness & Nutrition
I always get a good laugh when people try to relate the economies of scale theory with having children. No, having more children does not make parenting easier or cheaper. Trust me on this. I am the mother of six! That’s right: a half dozen beautiful children each of... by Courtney TenBarge | Oct 20, 2014 | Fitness & Nutrition
Did you know that according to national nutrition intake surveys, most Americans eat more than 22 teaspoons (~350 calories) per day from added sugars? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 for men. It’s easy to see... by Courtney TenBarge | Sep 29, 2014 | Fitness & Nutrition
I jump on an elliptical machine, get warmed up and look down at my watch and see that my heart rate is way below where it should be based on my exercise goals. This number immediately tells me I need to focus on my workout and kick it up a notch. Although socializing...