May 31, 2016 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags:
It’s the time of year when many families start planning for camping trips at the amazing parks spread across our province. If you’ve never gone camping maybe this is the year you venture out and give it a try; it’s one of the most affordable travel options. It’s also a great way for families to connect with each other and nature, unplug from digital devices and create lasting memories.
+ MOREMay 26, 2016 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags:
You know life’s good when you’re SUPing at the beach, catching some sun, and enjoying a beach picnic! No, I’m not talking about asking your buddy “what’s up,” but rather stand-up paddle boarding, called SUP for short. Stand-up paddle board combines standing (or kneeling) on surfboards and using a paddle to propel yourself. You can do it in urban and rural areas, basically anywhere there’s water.
+ MOREMay 24, 2016 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags:
Good hydration helps you feel energetic and alert. Staying hydrated can also help prevent heatstroke, muscle cramps and dehydration, plus it helps keeps your digestive system working well. Drinking fluids is the main way to stay hydrated. Fluids include water, milk, juice, broth, soups, coffee and tea. But did you know that solid foods provide about 20-30 per cent of your daily water intake while the remaining 70-80 per cent come from fluids?
+ MOREMay 19, 2016 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags:
With warmer weather rolling in I’ve noticed more sailboats on the water while on my morning runs. It looks really peaceful. Imagine it: you at the helm, the boat slicing through the water with the sunrise. Being curious I set off on a quest to learn the physical activity benefits of sailing; here’s what I found.
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