Fueling Your Winter Fun

…water for quick hydration. To warm up after, try a warm Chai smoothie. Renting a house? When you’re on vacation or sharing a house with friends, you’ll want easy meals…

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Hydration for Active Kids

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…Additionally, remember to enjoy other beverages like milk/dairy alternatives, flavored seltzers, and smoothies.  Make it fun Your family is more likely to hydrate when the drinks are fun. This watermelon…

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Summer Season Fiber Fixes

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…blue smoothie Choose whole grain versions when you can Whole grains are generally good sources of fiber, and certainly contain more fiber than their refined-grain counterparts. Whole grain foods also…

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The What & Why Behind Chai

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…other ingredients like sweeteners that come with chai-flavored mixes and syrups. There are a couple of chai-spiced, or chai-inspired, Guiding Star-earning recipes on our website. Check out this Chai Smoothie,…

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Health Halos

…tart, non-fat, plain Greek yogurt into a delicious smoothie. Dairy alternatives Over the past few years, dairy alternatives have grown significantly. You can now enjoy “milk” made from peas, oats,…

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Why Am I Snacking?

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…an energizing smoothie. Snacking at night? Do your best to eliminate that as much as possible—and try going to bed instead! Hunger It’s probably not surprising that we snack more…

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