5K Scheduled for October 10, 2010
Vibrant Life has planned it's annual 5K Fun Run and Walk event for October 10, 2010, at Hagerstown, Maryland. Lot's of prizes and a low entrance fee make this a family-friendly event that attracts participants from the Shenandoah Valley to the Eastern Shore. Trophies will be given to top men and women overall finishers as well as winners in the following age categories: 5-8; 9-13; 14-18; 19-35; 36-45; 46-55; 56 and over. Check out last year's winning times here. More details and a registration form are here.
When to Buy Organic: The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15
No one wants to eat toxins, chemicals, and pesticides. But no one wants to throw down extra money at the grocery checkout either. So, of course, the idea of eating organic food is appealing, but the price tag isn’t. If you can’t afford the organic option every time, follow these guidelines to know when to upgrade. When choosing produce, keep in mind “The Dirty Dozen and “The Clean 15.” Compiled using data from the United States Department of Agriculture, these lists report the amount of pesticide residue found in non-organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed. The Dirty Dozen If ...
7 Tips for Making the Transition to a Vegetarian Diet
My girlfriends and I were having lunch recently, chatting about our husbands and families, when we got into a conversation about vegetarianism. My friends faced a challenge: they knew a vegetarian diet is beneficial for optimal health, is great for the environment, and can add years to your life; but how could they make the transition to a vegetarian diet smooth and painless for their families? As we chatted I shared practical suggestions I’ve learned from personal and professional experience, a few tips to make the process easier: 1. Get support. First things first: if you are attempting the transition to a ...
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Vibrant Life has planned it’s annual 5K Fun Run and Walk event for October 10, 2010, at Hagerstown, Maryland. Lot’s of prizes and a low entrance fee make this a family-friendly event that attracts participants from the Shenandoah Valley to the Eastern Shore. Trophies will be given to top men and women overall finishers as well as winners... [Read more of this review]
Concerned that too many of her family’s meals revolved around meat, this young mom decided to try 30 days as a vegetarian. After a rocky start, a few disappointing holiday meals, and a jittery day or two, Carol Heffernan describes her monthlong experiment and the positive changes that made it all worthwhile. A few months ago, while making dinner for... [Read more of this review]
My girlfriends and I were having lunch recently, chatting about our husbands and families, when we got into a conversation about vegetarianism. My friends faced a challenge: they knew a vegetarian diet is beneficial for optimal health, is great for the environment, and can add years to your life; but how could they make the transition to a vegetarian... [Read more of this review]
A vegetarian diet has so many incredible health benefits that we’ve devoted an entire issue to the topic. From cover to cover you’ll find compelling reasons to rethink your diet, practical tips from the pros, and recipes to get you started. Here are just a few things I’ve learned as a vegetarian: 1. Tofu has gotten an unfair bad rap. So have... [Read more of this review]
Although nonvegetarian diets typically provide more protein over all, vegetarian diets are well able to meet and exceed the recommended daily intake. Beans, lentils, and tofu are rich sources of protein, and breads, grains, and nuts provide significant amounts. Even a serving of green vegetables has a few grams of protein. About 40 percent of the calories... [Read more of this review]
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