By Ambriale Davis 35% of adults are not getting the appropriate amount of sleep each night.1 Poor sleep patterns and insufficient sleep put you at a higher risk for chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and shortened life expectancy. 2 The CDC recommends the average school age child to get 9 to 12 hours of …
The 13th Annual District Walk is this Saturday, May 12th. The start time is 9:00 and the walk is being hosted concurrently at all traditional high schools. You can find the list here. If you’re looking for a great grooving experience, head over to Arlington Heights HS. They always have a huge turn out and …
Earth Day is this weekend so consider doing something nice for our planet. Keep your car in the garage for at least one trip this weekend. You might be surpirsed how easy it is to run an errand on foot or by bike. Another way to conserve resources and fight pollution is to make some …
Contributed by: Baillie McKenzie Spring has officially sprung, and people can be seen walking and biking along the Trinity Trails or kids gearing up for their selected sports activities. Fort Worth has made available multiple possibilities for the community to become more active. The weather, though sometimes temperamental, is perfect for families to begin incorporating outdoor …
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Technically, vegetarians are people who don’t eat meat, poultry, or seafood. According to Harvard University, there are between 6 and 8 million americans who eat no meat, fish, or poultry in favor of a plant based diet. There are many reasons that people become vegetarians. Some do it for religious reasons, concerns for animal welfare, …
Maintaining Your Fitness Plan This post is about making sure you are getting the most out of your workouts. Insufficient physical activity is one of the top 10 risk factors for mortality (dying from any cause). According to The State of Obesity, over 25% of Texans do not get sufficient amounts of physical activity. In …
I spend a lot of time around food – thinking, eating, writing, cooking, and everything else in between. Since food is essential part of everyone’s life, it’s easy to strike a conversation with people around me and I love it (for the most part). A lot of people assume that being a dietitian and a food …
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LEMON ASPARAGUS CAULIFLOWER ‘RICE’ I know… I know cauliflower ‘rice’ is probably not new news to most of you. I am always late when it comes to food trends..and you guys know that very well. Since starting whole30, cauliflower ‘rice’ has been my savior, my carb-wanna-be or whatever you want to call it. Cauliflower is …
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is a vegetarian take on classic Irish specialty; made with hearty lentils and walnuts and topped with creamy mashed potatoes are comforting, delicious, and easy enough for weeknights. Gluten-free & vegan friendly recipe! I have been trying to share this Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie since last year but casserole type dishes are not …
Did you know that FitWorth provides support to local schools and community centers in the form of Activity Grants? We have donated thousands of dollars worth of salad bars and playground, recess, and PE equipment. One of our latest grants was to a local running club that needed help keeping track of their running miles. …
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