http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm Expert advice on nutrition and physical activity. en-us Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:54:39 -0400 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:55:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jrechtin@ojrsd.com jrechtin@ojrsd.com http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/4/5/Fit-in-50-Days Time to get in shape for summer! Time to think about being fit enough to do all the things you want to do!Time to sign up for Chester County's Fit in 50 Days Challenge!It's easy, go to the fitness challenge website. Sign up and track your physical ac... 5K Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:55:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/4/5/Fit-in-50-Days http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/2/26/Sweet-Talk-Part-two Recent studies tie obesity to consumption of sugary beverages. In fact, we just figured out that sugar consumption has risen steadily since 1982 and that the average teen consumes 3-4 times the amount of sugar deemed as "healthy" by the Ame... nutrition sugar Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:08:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/2/26/Sweet-Talk-Part-two http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/1/18/Sweet-Talk-Part-One There is a viral email circulating that depicts the sugar content in popular beverages. For many, learning that 100% grape juice contains more sugar than an average soft drink is surprising!Some may jump to a conclusion and wonder why we removed soda... sugar Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:53:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/1/18/Sweet-Talk-Part-One http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2009/9/9/Take-Action Important legislation is presently in review. It is of vital importance that parents talk with legislators about the importance of nutrition and physical activity for our children. 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As adults, we really need to be aware of the prevalance of use and abuse among teens, as well as the fact that the age of use continues to dip. Did you know that... Wellness Council drugs alcohol red ribbon week teens Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:03:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/27/Drug-Free-is-the-Healthy-Way-to-Be http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/23/Apples-Have-it-Goin-On An apple a day really may help keep the doctor away! Anyway, eating them is a step in the right direction. If your child says they do not like apples, try a different variety. There are about 60 varieties grown in Pennsylvania!Did you know local app... apples Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:39:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/23/Apples-Have-it-Goin-On http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/7/Halloween-Intervention Summer can be so much easier to eat well. The bursting red tomatoes, buttery greens, corn-on-the-cob, and fair-weather activities are so suited to a healthy lifestyle. This time of year gets downright frightening. We traditionally overeat for Thanksg... nutrition halloween candy Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:47:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/7/Halloween-Intervention http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/1/Meatless-Meatloaf I grew up in a meat-and-potatoes household. Meat was the main course on most days. The rest of the meals were pretty much after-thoughts. But that way of eating is just not healthy.The new American plate technique urges us to fill half our plate with... nutrition beans Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:28:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/1/Meatless-Meatloaf http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/9/15/Apples-and-the-Fiber-Thing This weekend while noshing on a sesame seed bagel, I mentioned to my friend that I had recently learned that sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium and iron. I grew up thinking they were nothing but garnish on the top of a bun.My friend, a n... fruit Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:26:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/9/15/Apples-and-the-Fiber-Thing http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/8/27/State-of-Readiness Webster's lists several definitions for the word "fit", including "a sudden activity followed by a relaxation" (commonly experienced by caretakers of the very young). For some reason I have always equated being "fit" wit... nutrition fitness Wellness Council Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:26:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/8/27/State-of-Readiness http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/4/7/Meals-Matter How many times a week does the car become your dining room? nutrition Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:42:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/4/7/Meals-Matter