Archives Monthly

August 2013

  • Turkey Pinwheels

    Turkey Pinwheels are the perfect snack for a family on-the-go. Packed with protein, this snack is easy to make at the beginning of the week and save in Ziplock baggies for your next afternoon snack. First, choose any type of tortilla. Whole-wheat is best, but spinach or tomato tortillas are also excellent options. Lay out…

  • Say “See Ya!” To Sore Muscles

    After a heavy workout, soreness can sometimes last up to two days! But what do you do while your body is recovering to help it recover better and faster? First, remember to rest. It’s so important! Make sure you get in an extra nap or two so your muscles can work faster at repairing themselves.…

  • Whole Wheat Waffles with Nutella and Sliced Bananas

    Waking up late on a Saturday morning is one of the greatest feelings. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to make a satisfying breakfast that the whole family can enjoy. You may not always feel like putting in a lot of extra effort to make your Saturday breakfast amazing, so we’ve come up with a few…

  • Summer Workout Tips

    It’s not easy to get in a great workout when it’s hot and muggy outside. For Houstonites, summer feels like the perfect opportunity to stay indoors and watch a movie. While we at Neighbors Emergency Center love movies, it’s also important to keep up your energy at all times of the year. During Houston’s hottest…

  • The Fastest, Fiercest After-School Snack: Sweet Potato Fries

    Kids love French fries, but fast food French fries are loaded with grease and very little potato. Here’s a sweet solution—sweet potato fries! Crispy and loaded with beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin B, these fries are sure to become a family favorite. Pair them with organic ketchup or sriracha dipping sauce. This recipe is…

  • Make It a Fresh Smoothie Day!

    Here’s a weekly project that’s extra sweet—Smoothie Day! Fresh fruit smoothies are a great way to boost your family’s health and spend some time together even on the busiest summer day. Make this quick, easy snack with your kids by setting up a kid-friendly kitchen workspace before you get started. Cut up the fruit ahead…

  • Summer Project: The Vegetable Garden

    The scene is beautiful: You and your family are picking fresh tomatoes from the garden to add to your salad for dinner. The evening is breezy, and birds are singing softly on the branches of your favorite tree. You may think planting a vegetable garden takes too much work, but if you treat your garden…

  • Family Fitness & Fun at the Houston Zoo

    There’s nothing quite like the Houston zoo in the summer! The African lions basking in the sun, the majestic sea turtles having their first morning swim, the funny chimpanzees leaping from branch to branch… But how do you avoid crowds of people, terrible sunburn, and that disappointing moment when your kids realize that the leopards…

  • Make A Splash & Burn Calories

    The swimming pool is the ideal place for summer workouts. Stay cool and take advantage of the natural resistance water provides. Low impact exercise in the pool is easy on the joints. Today’s routine, called the “Synchronized Swimmer,” requires a noodle to complete. First, float comfortably on your back with a noodle supporting your knees…

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