Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
January 2021
Make Resolutions Stick by Setting Family Goals
Make this year the year for modeling healthful lifestyle and eating habits to your family. Leading by example is a great way to encourage and provide family support.
Setting goals and being held accountable by others has been shown to help improve your chances of meeting your goals. When your whole family is involved, you are more likely to meet your goal. Set resolutions with your family so everyone can be involved and benefit from healthier choices.
Follow this link for some ideas to eat better and exercise more with your family.
https://www.eatright.org/health/lifestyle/seasonal/make-resolutions-stick-focus-on-family
Winter Foods for Kids
When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. Our kids are no different. Check out this article from EatRight.org for tips on foods to eat to keep your mood and energy level up!
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/cooking-tips-and-trends/winter-foods-for-kids
Exercise Ideas for Every Season!
With every season in Michigan, there seems to a roadblock to getting exercise in. Whether it be too hot in the summer or too rainy in the spring, we can always use ideas for getting exercise in with our family. The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season.
Looking for fun things to do this winter season? It can be as easy as making a snowman or pulling the sled. Check out this link for lots of great ides:
https://www.eatright.org/fitness/exercise/family-activities/family-exercise-ideas-for-every-season
Alfredo Bagel Bites
Bagel Bites can be a perfect snack or light dinner for kids! In the article above about Winter Foods for Kids, it mentions cauliflower being good for us in many ways including helping our immune system and energy levels. This recipe has you blending cauliflower, yogurt, garlic and mozzarella cheese for a creamy alfredo sauce. Let us know if you get a chance to make this recipe by sending us an email to the address below the recipe.
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/alfredo-bagel-bites-recipe
You can also check out this video on how to make the Alfredo Bagel Bites:
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/alfredo-bagel-bites
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
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