Archives Monthly

January 2014

  • 5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready

    NEC_Health&Cooking 1. Toy Soldiers If you’re going skiing or snowboarding, it’s always a good idea to loosen your hamstrings. To start, stand up straight with your left arm out to your side at shoulder height. Without bending your knee, kick your right leg while extending your left arm out in front of you to touch your…

  • What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

    NEC_What'sCooking Have you ever made a resolution for the New Year that you just couldn’t keep? Join the club! It’s difficult to keep goals at the start of the New Year and studies suggest that diet is one of the most commonly failed attempts to change in the first week. Why not take the opportunity to…

  • Indoor Fitness, Exercise, Weekend fun!

    How to Maintain Your Outside Exercise Routine for Fall Though Fall in Houston isn't usually very cold, it’s still cold enough for Houstonites to prefer to stay inside with a cup of hot cocoa! To keep up your exercise routine during our city’s mild chill, make sure to follow these helpful tips. *Before you go outside, dress in layers. Even if it’s not extremely…

  • Pumpkin Patch, Weekend fun!

    Pumpkin Patch, Weekend fun When the wind gets cooler and you’re wearing your favorite fall sweater, it’s time to hunt for the perfect pumpkin! Bring the whole family along and have everyone choose a pumpkin of their own. To select the perfect pumpkin, feel the pumpkin in your hand. If it feels heavy, firm, and has consistent coloring, it’s…

  • Savory Salad Greens!

    savory salad greens Have you heard about the outstanding veggie power of greens like kale and Swiss chard? Those incredible leafy greens can give an incredible kick to an ordinary salad or meat entrée. Sautee kale with extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped garlic, vegetable stock and red wine vinegar for a delicious side dish that is best…

  • Roasted Cauliflower

    blog 1 10.14.2013 roasted cauliflower Cauliflower is the perfect seasonal addition to any dinner meal, especially when roasted to perfection with the right combination of spices. To make this savory side dish, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cut the cauliflower into florets and evenly distribute them on the cookie sheet. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and add a generous…

  • Mango a Go-Go

    It’s summer, and now is the time to buy fresh fruit in season. One excellent option for a refreshing summer beverage is mango juice. Mangoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and are so sweet on their own that they need no additional sugar added to make a tasty drink. The best mangoes for…

  • Children’s Museum of Houston for Fitness (and Learning) Fun

    So it’s hot and muggy outside, and the last thing you and your kids want to do is to be out in the summer swelter. What do you do with kids out of school and the potential for cabin fever so very high at this time of year? The Children’s Museum of Houston has a…

  • Roasted Chickpeas

    Looking for a great substitute to salty, buttery popcorn? Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, savory, and healthy substitute that everyone will enjoy. Crunch on this: all you’ll need is a can of chickpeas, some extra-virgin olive oil, your favorite spices, a dash of lemon and salt. First, drain the chickpeas and set them in a…

  • Run with a New Crowd

    If you’re reluctant to run alone in the sprawling metropolis of Houston, try out one of its many running clubs. Not only will you be able to run safely all over the most beautiful trails in the city, but you’ll be able to meet new people with a common interest in their health. Some running…

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