White vs Wheat Bread

Children are such picky eaters as it is that bread is yet another food to consider when giving it to your child. The choices of bread are endless but The American Academy of Pediatrics says that “whole wheat bread offers a nutritional advantage over white...

Emotional Eating in Children

Do you reward your kids for a job well done with a big candy bar?  Well you may not know it now but this can lead to emotional eating in your child’s future. When your child falls and gets hurt do you give them ice cream to stop the crying? Well this also may...

Get fit this Summer!

With summer quickly approaching it is hard to continue your workout regime outdoors, but don’t let this stop you! Indoor rock climbing can be a great workout alone or with the family. This workout is fun and safe for all ages in a supervised environment. Rock...

Teach your kids Sun Safety!

The weather is getting beautiful out, and as we start directing all of our activities outdoors it is so important to keep you and your children safe from the sun! The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, but living in Arizona it doesn’t take much to damage...

Calf Raises

From skinny calves to fat calves there are some at home exercises you can do and soon you will be showing off your new toned calves this summer! Double Leg Calf Raises: This exercise requires a bit of balance. If you’re a little wobbly, either hold onto...

Attitudes are Contagious!

Waking up ready to take on the day and focusing on your goals with a smile can change very quickly when negative Nancy walks in hating life. An attitude can be very contagious and you want to make sure that yours is worth catching. Making the most of what you have...

Asparagus Season

Take a look in your local stores for great deals on fresh asparagus. One way to eat healthy for cheap is to always look for what fruits and veggies that are in season. Asparagus is a natural diuretic that balances our insulin levels that aids in cleansing our bodies....

Add a Salad to Any Meal!

Add tons of nutrition to your day with a salad for lunch, dinner or even as a side dish. A great way to get your kids to eat their veggies is to keep a lot of salad ingredients on hand so they can make their own! At home salad bars can be great for the whole family,...

Give Your Child a Healthy Start!

Did you know you can help your child have a healthy start before they even arrive in this world? By exercising, avoiding harmful substances, eating right and taking vitamins you can avoid many birth risks. Vitamin B and Folate are very important for a healthy...