Articles in ‘Health & Fitness’
« Older EntriesSoftball Season Has Arrived in Hastings
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by Andy Herrmann
It’s a glamorous life, and someone has to lead it. That’s the thought that ran through my head the other night as I scurried through a fierce wind and 40-degree weather while working at the Bill Smith Softball Complex concession stand.
Tags: Bill Smith Softball Complex, concession stand, softball
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Big Carrot Therapy
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 by Becky Sullivan
I’ve always tried hard to have healthy foods in the house and teach my kids about healthy eating habits. It kind of goes along with the job (both my professional one and the mom one). However, I don’t enjoy cooking and am always looking for ways to put nutritious food on the table quickly and simply.
Tags: carrots, healthy snacks, vegetables
Posted in Food & Dining, Health & Fitness, Nutrition | 1 Comment »
Food Safety and Barbeques
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 by Suzie Brown
When shopping, buy cold food like meat and poultry last, right before checkout. Separate raw meat and poultry from other food in your shopping cart. To guard against cross-contamination, put packages of raw meat and poultry into plastic bags.
Tags: BBQ, food safety, marinating
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Sorting Through the Information
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by Becky Sullivan
One of the great things about living in this internet age is there is so much health information right at our fingertips. One of the bad things about living in this internet age is there is so much health information right at our fingertips.
Tags: General Health Websites, Health Information, Medical Library
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Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (A Final Word)
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 by Mike & Vicki Neiman
You don’t have to be a martial arts master to improve your personal safety. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing common sense tips for adults and children can help you and those you love avoid trouble—and we’re not just talking about being confronted by an attacker.
Tags: common sense, personal safety, self defense
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The Yellow Brick Road of Hastings
Friday, April 16th, 2010 by Joey Fox
Now as the weather is finally getting better, people all around Hastings have been getting out and about into the great outdoors after a seemingly endless and brutally cold winter. Something that I enjoy a lot is riding my bicycle. A couple of years ago, Hastings built a very nice bike trail all around the town. If I can remember correctly, the bike trail is approximately 7 miles from start to finish
Tags: bike trail, exercise, Heartwell Park
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Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (Tip 16 of 16)
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 by Mike & Vicki Neiman
You don’t have to be a martial arts master to improve your personal safety. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing common sense tips for adults and children can help you and those you love avoid trouble—and we’re not just talking about being confronted by an attacker.
Tags: common sense, personal safety, self defense
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Confessions of an Opportunivore
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Amy Sandeen
I love a good bacon veggie burger. No-meat patty, real-meat bacon, and all the tasty toppings. I am an opportunivore. At various stages in my life, I’ve been a carnivore, a strict vegetarian, and a lazy vegetarian. These categories are so limiting
Tags: famers market, fresh produce, seasonal foods
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